Reactions to Velomobile on Box Hill

This is a compilation of some of the clips I have taken of people's reactions to my Strada Velomobile around Box Hill in Surrey in 2020. I am not quick up the hill so I often have a chance to talk to people. Most people are very positive towards me, but you get the odd one or two that aren't.

The velomobile weighs about 32-33Kg when empty and I usually take tools, camelbak, ventisit seat cushion etc with me. I am also no flyweight so I am not going to set any speed records up the hill. I have a Schlumpf mountain drive with a 60 tooth chainring. When I can no longer keep going in my high ratio I just kick a button and the ratio changes by 2.5 times so I have very low gearing. I can't go fast but I can just keep plodding away until I get to a downhill. The velomobile may be slow up the hill but it is very comfortable. I wouldn't want to go back to my old road bike with its skinny saddle and using my mountain bike up the military road (the shortest route up the hill) was always way too knackering to enjoy.

If you see me on the hill please say hi..... or watch the video and see if you can think of something better to say!!

Видео Reactions to Velomobile on Box Hill канала Surrey-Velo