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‘ARION1’
The ARION1 Project
Project Aim: To break the world record for the fastest human powered vehicle in September 2015.
Project Team
The project is led by the ULV Team - a team of engineering students from University of Liverpool who are manufacturing a bicycle
called the ARION1. The ULV Team are working in partnership with leading sports scientists from Liverpool John Moores and
Liverpool Hope Universities who are providing the sports science required to select, and train the riders of the ARION1.
The team will be the first university team from the United Kingdom to attempt the land speed record. However we are not going
merely to attempt, we are going to win!
World Record Challenge
The ARION1 will be competing at the World Human Power Speed Challenge (WHPSC) in September 2015. The competition is held
annually in Battle Mountain, Nevada, USA. The ARION1 will be racing in the 200 Meter Flying Start Speed Trial - the flagship event
of the WHPSC.
The male land speed record is currently set at 83.13 mph.
The female land speed record is currently set at 75.69 mph.
The team plan to smash the current world records by over 7%.
The racetrack is 5 miles long and the average speed of the vehicle is recorded in the final 200 metres of the racetrack.
The team are now seeking male and female riders that are capable of outputting 850 Watts and 800 Watts of power
respectively, during the final part of the race.
Progress
After a year of intense research and development, the ULV Team are now finalising the design of the ARION1. The ARION1 is
driven solely by human power, has an enormous 1:17 gear ratio and at top speed, the wheels will be spinning at over 1500 RPM!
The rider is completely enclosed in a 2.5 metre long aerodynamic monocoque shell, giving the vehicle super-low air resistance and
an extremely stiff structure which is vital for high transmission efficiency.
Aerodynamic design is crucial for the ARION1 to reach top speed; the ARION1 will be 35 times more aerodynamic than a standard
upright bicycle. The ULV Team are approaching the end of an 8 month wind tunnel testing programme which has helped the team
create a world class aerodynamic design.
Publicity
To date, the ULV Team have appeared on:
 The BBC Breakfast Show
 BBC Radio Merseyside
 Local, national and global: newspapers, online articles, cycling magazines and engineering magazines
The ULV Team are currently in discussions with TV production companies and aim to share the story of the ARION1 with the world
via programmes such as the BBC, Discover, Fox and National Geographical. Attention of the ARION1 Project is expected to
increase as the project progresses.
Sponsors
Current sponsors include Royce UK, Schwalbe and SRM. For a full list of project sponsors please visit ulvteam.co.uk/sponsors
Hello Potential Rider of the ARION1!
By filling in this application form, you are applying to be a rider of the ARION1 human powered vehicle.
The application deadline is 19th October 2014. Applicants who meet the selection criteria will be invited to undertake a series
of fitness tests at the start of November 2014.
By applying, you are willing to undertake ten months of specially devised training, commencing in November 2014, with the assistance
of leading sports scientists from Liverpool John Moores and Liverpool Hope University. This training aims to develop you into a world
class, record breaking recumbent cyclist. Throughout training, riders’ fitness will be monitored and riders will compete against each
other in events in order to maintain 100% motivation ahead of the big event in 2015.
This is no small challenge; however, by succeeding you could be the fastest human in the world!
We would like to wish you good luck in your application!
Regards,
The ULV Team
Patrick Harper
Dr Peter Angel BSc (Hons), PhD, ASCC
Job Title - Lead Ergonomics Engineer
Job Title - Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science
University: University of Liverpool
University: Liverpool Hope University
Email: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL
ARION1 RIDER APPLICATION FORM
SECTION 1: Personal Information
First Name:
Surname:
D.O.B. (min
18 years old)
Weight
Tel. No.
Sex
Nationality
Height
Email
address
Home
Address
Do you have a disability, health condition or
injury that may affect your ability to be fitness
tested?
If yes, please give details
How did you find out
about the ARION1
project?
(yes/no)
PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL
SECTION 2: Sports History
Please give a details of the past 5 years of sporting activity including a time frame and the level in which you have
competed
Sport/Event
Date
Level Of Competition
Achievement
SECTION 3: Other Commitments
Training to be the rider of the ARION1 is a big commitment. Some people may not be able to commit to such an
intense training programme due to other commitments in their life. Please give details of commitments in your life
including jobs, family etc.
Commitments
PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL
SECTION 4: Declaration
I am available in September 2015 to travel to the World Human Powered Speed Challenge in Nevada.
I am committed to training as hard as I possibly can and follow the training regime provided by the sports scientists
I am available to attend testing sessions with sports scientists to monitor my fitness
I have no outstanding criminal convictions and am permitted to travel to and within the United States.
I declare that the information I have provided is, to the best of my knowledge, correct at the time of signing and would
like to be considered to be a rider of the ARION1.
PRINT NAME
----------------------------------------------------------------------SIGNATURE
----------------------------------------------------------------------Once completed and signed, please photocopy and email to Patrick Harper: [email protected]
Please make the subject of the email ‘ARION1 Rider YOURNAMEHERE’