The incredible bicycle car race from Helsinki, 1949

In this bicycle car race from Helsinki 1949, we see a velomobile race against the clock. This fascinating footage is a great example of human power technology in action! If you're interested in bicycle cars, or velomobiles in general, this video is a great way to learn more about this fascinating history.
A velomobile; velomobiel, velo, or bicycle car is a human-powered vehicle (HPV) enclosed for aerodynamic advantage and/or protection from weather and collisions Velomobiles are similar to recumbent bicycles, pedal go-karts and tricycles, but with a full fairing (aerodynamic or weather protective shell) and are not to be confused with purpose-built mobiles for racing or speed records fully faired vehicles with two wheels, generally called streamliners. Streamliners have set many speed and distance records. (Wikipedia)
This footage is from Helsinki, Finland and the year is 1949. This is actually quite funny! Hope you´ll enjoy it :-)

[@NUeB_net]

Even a amphibious one… wonderful. Thanks! 👍

[@malinbrand]

Thank you too!