Human Power Team and AkzoNobel prepare to ride into the records book Students in the Netherlands today unveiled a new hi-tech bike – built with the help of partners including AkzoNobel – which they hope will power them into the record books for the second time. Revealed as part of a wind tunnel test staged in Delft, the Velox-IV project involves members of the Dutch Human Power Team and AkzoNobel paint experts combining talent, teamwork and technology in an effort to break the 133.78 km/h (83 mph) speed racing record for men which they set in 2013. This year, the students will also be attempting to break the speed record for women. Made up of talented engineers from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) and the VU University Amsterdam, the team has developed an improved recumbent bike with the ongoing help of experts from the company’s Sikkens paint brand. The Velox-IV now features a more advanced, durable and ultra-light coatings system which offers improved aerodynamics and includes a new clearcoat developed with expertise gained while working with the McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 team. Ton Büchner, CEO of AkzoNobel and a TU Delft graduate, said: “I am particularly enthusiastic about our continued partnership with the Human Power Team. We attach great value to driving innovation, developing talent and delivering leading performance. This collaboration brings them all together, while also providing us with an opportunity to test our products and benefit from the insights and ideas driving the next generation of engineers.” The VeloX-IV is 10 percent shorter than last year’s model and has already shown 20 percent less wind resistance. It has two pilots this year, Rik Houwers and female cyclist Christien Veelenturf. It is the first time that the Human Power Team will also be attempting to break the speed record for women competitors. Commenting on the new bike, Dennis Berckmoes, Chief Engineer of the Human Power Team, added: “Thanks to the Sikkens coatings supplied by AkzoNobel, we are able to achieve optimal benefits from the aerodynamic shape. We therefore hope to reach even higher speeds than last year and add a new world record to our achievements.” The World Human Powered Speed Challenge races will take place in the Nevada desert in September. Ton Büchner and the Dutch Human Power Team in windtunnel 28 May 25-27 July 8-13 sept HPT VeloX IV event calendar Windtunnel test Dekra Track Test Human Powered Speed Challenge 28 May 9 - 13 July URE 09 event calendar Unveiling of the URE 09 Formula Student UK (FSUK) 29 Jul - 3 Aug Formula Student Germany (FSG) 28 - 31 Aug Formula Student Spain (FSS) TU Delft Germany Nevada USA TU Eindhoven Silverstone UK Hockenheim GER Barcelona SPAIN 20 Sikkens - Latest news Pagina 19
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