NYT article on Craig Vetter challenge

[Stuart]

Here's a write up from the New York Times on the recent Craig Vetter challenge.

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07 ... utomobiles

[TedV]

I wish NYT would have shown a picture of the winning bike. But I guess it's not cool looking enough.

Vetters page is at http://www.craigvetter.com/pages/2011-% ... sults.html

and the results popping around via internet and email :

#1 Max Perethian on his NX250 consumed $2.47... ($.0237 per mile) 152.88 mpg

#2 Fred Hayes HDT Diesel consumed $2.68 in bio Diesel... ($.0257 per mile) 143.53 mpg

#3 Jack McCornack Diesel car consumed $3.14 Diesel... ($.0301 per mile) 127.38 mpg

#4 Dale on Hayes HDT Diesel #2 consumed $3.23 in bio Diesel... ($.031 per mile) 119.22 mpg

#5 Alan Smith, 250 Ninja consumed $3.27 in pump gas... ($.0314 per mile) 115.9 mpg

#6 Craig Vetter, Honda 250 scooter $3.57 in pump gas...($.0343 per mile) 109.57 mpg

#7 Ted Visscher F650 GS consumed $5.30 in pump gas... ($.0509 per mile) 73.64 mpg

#8 Tim Yow KLR 650 consumed $5.62 in pump gas... ($.0539 per mile) 69.57 mpg

#9 Charly Perethian Honda CB400T twin consumed $8.59 in pump gas... ($.0824 per
mile) 45.47 mpg

The Electric Challenge:

I never expected the electric bikes to complete the complete ride. All three
electric bikes entered stopped and turned around at the first break, 38 miles
into the ride where they recharged at an RV park. As far as I know, they all
returned on their own power.

That is me in 7th place. with tent, camping gear, 5 days of cloths some food and water with Zero regard for aero. I was headed to the BMWMOA rally in PA as soon as the economy ride was over. There were a few other bikes and cars that competed but not sure why they were not included. One guy had a flat on the ride.

[andrewaust]

Good links and articles guys



Cheers


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[Stuart]

Here's an update..(same as on the Events page)

http://www.craigvetter.com/pages/2011-% ... sults.html