Velomobiles are neat!

They are streamlined like racers but they typically are roomier, are taller, and have some cargo capacity. Instead of speed being the primary objective, they are designed to be a compromise between speed and all-weather practicality.

They are not by any means a new idea. (For awhile, I owned this Cyclodyne built in 1980's). But interest in them really seems to be gathering steam now.

I find this to be a very welcome trend and hope it continues.

To get more information, you can read the archives of the velomobile mailing list, founded and moderated by Ethan Davis

You can sign up for the Velomobile mailing list at ihpva.org.

Sites

www.velomobiel.nl Dutch information site
Cab-Bike German manufacturer
Leiba German manufacturer
Birkenstock Bicycles Switzerland
Aerorider Netherlands manufacturer
Go-One German manufacturer
Leitra Danish manufacturer
Alligt Netherlands manufacturer
Berkut not sure where they are now -- used to be in Russia

Germany
http://www.velomobile.de/ (also known as http://www.velomobile.info/)

North America
After starting the Velomobile mail list,
Ethan Davis went on to create the North American Velomobilist Website

Bentrider Online's guide to Velomobiles

Recumbent Bikes Truth For You story on velomobiles.

Home built projects

Steve at Nimbus Kayaks

Be sure to check the home built pages at velomobile.net