Though perhaps an overused phrase these days, aiming to be “the world’s first” or “best” is a daunting and challenging task that can – and most often does – end in failure. Meet Snoek, the ...

Although velomobiles are known for being faster than bicycles, some of the more "practical" models can be rather ungainly. That doesn't apply to the Snoek, though, which is built first and foremost ...

With their sleek shells providing both protection from the elements and an aerodynamic advantage over bicycles, human-powered velomobiles do offer an intriguing alternative to cars. Unfortunately, ...

Taking to the road in a modern, high-speed version of a 40-year-old dream.

The Leiba is a low-cost, fully-enclosed velomobile built in Germany. View Slideshow It's January and very cold in most of the northern hemisphere, but some innovative and persistent cyclists have ...

In a world striving to chart a path toward a more sustainable and brighter future, people are more aware of their environmental impact, and the demand for smarter and cleaner transportation solutions ...

On Thursday, 50 recumbent velomobile tricycles set off from Portland to Washington D.C. on a 3,000-mile journey to raise awareness for sustainable transportation. Dubbed Roll Over America, the unique ...

In the past five years, at least three makers of velomobiles have declared bankruptcy, dampening their dreams of revolutionizing sustainable transport with the bicycle-car hybrid. But Ali Kazemkhani, ...

Legally they’re bicycles everywhere I can think of, so basically none, although you’re probably better off in a crash in one of these than a normal bike because you hit things feet-first, the shock ...