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2212 Sullivan Trail Easton Pa 18040 610-258-2963 |
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Rental Barn |
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What’s a Handcycle |
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I bought my first handcycle in 2005 to get in shape for hip surgery. The Handcycle was developed by a cyclist as a cycling cross training tool. It adapted very well to disabled sports and today there are National and International organizations that sanction races, rides and other events for Handcycles. I found it to be a great workout and ride almost every day. I average about 14 miles per hour on my 13 mile loop around Forks Township. As a racer I can finish a 26 mile course in about 1 hour 35 minutes.
I have some handcycle links or contact me if you are looking for further information or want to try a Handcycle. |
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Nazareth Adult Soapbox Derby In 2008 I got involved with a group in Nazareth running an adult Soapbox Derby. 15 cars were entered into the first race. www.point-o-eight.com/soapbox.htm is the link to the site. Or Google Nazareth Adult Soapbox Derby. Cars can be built very inexpensively. My first car cost about $80.00 for steel, wood, paint, and wheels. The wheels I use are used wheelchair wheels I bought on E-bay. The website includes results pictures links to video’s and rules for building a car. In 2008 we sailed through the brackets undefeated The U17’s only loss of the day was in the finals.
For 2009 we added 2 new cars to our team. The 2.0 was built on the same frame as last years car but built with a fiberglass body that resembled Mario Andretti’s 1969 Indy winner. My research and travel took me to the Indianapolis Speedway Museum where there is a copy of Mario’s 1969 winning car.
The 2009 race was held on May 2 when I arrived I was told Mario Andretti would be attending the event and when he did arrive he visited our tent. I can describe it as a thrill but to have him looking over my hand built model of his orange number 2 was very cool. He signed the hood of the car he answered a few questions about the Brawner Hawk and his last words when he left the tent were “if it runs hot stay on it” as a description to his badly overheating DOHC Ford V8 in May of 1969.
Car number 3 the X-15 was built out of a old pedal car to safely get Peggy Prentis down the hill. It was not built for speed and unfortunately never made it out of the second round. Next year Peggy wants the brakes removed and fast wheels. Last years car the U 17 driven by Ron Bealer and the 2.0 won every heat and both of our cars were in a 2 car race for the championship. The aerodynamic 2.0 easily beat the U 17 but our team Sawfish Racing took first and second.
For 2010 the X-15 was updated with wheelchair wheels and a new car the 4.0 was added to the Team. All 4 cars advanced with but 3 were eliminated in heats against other team cars. In the end the number 2 won the 2010 race.
In 3 years Sawfish Racing has been the team to beat with 2 first’s and 2 second’s |
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Blue Mountain Downhill 1983 |
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Palm Beach Florida December 2009 |
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Melbourne Florida Feb 2011 |
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2008 U-17 2009 2.0 Peggy's X-15 |
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Mario Andretti |
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My Nephew Rob Uliana at the Start |
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We were the best dressed team |
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Mario Andretti waves the checkered flag as the 2.0 finishes first and our other car the U-17 finishes second |
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Sawfish Racing 2012 We have a new car for 2011. Car Number 66 will join Sawfish Racing at the top of Prospect St in Nazareth on May 5 for the 4th annual race. Last year more the 30 cars participated some coming from as far as Connecticut for this race. Other races this year are in Sharon Ct, Washington Nj., and Turners Fall’s Ma.
If you are interested in entering any of these races check the promoters websites. Need help with design and sources of parts please contact us.
Turner Ma http://montaguesoapboxraces.com/ Sharon Ct. http://sharonfiredept.org/ Nazareth Pa http://point-o-eight.com/soapbox.htm |
