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Harpia Velomobile: Speed, Style, and Engineering with Brazilian Designer Paulo!

January 12, 2026 • Gary Solomon • Season 11 • Episode 111

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What does it take to design a world-class velomobile from the ground up? From Brazil, we talk to the designer himself, Paulo, to discuss the engineering, aerodynamics, and passion behind the Harpia. We go from the initial sketches to the open road and do a dive deep into the build process. Finally, we examine the challenges of velomobile production in South America and what's next for this incredible machine.

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00:00:00 Intro
00:00:30 What’s on Today’s Show
00:01:25 Panel Introduction
00:02:42 Sponsor Introduction
00:06:40 Honza Galla with Recumbent News Segment
00:16:30 The Harpia Velomobile from Brazil
00:49:00 Catrike All-Road-A First Look
01:10:30 Sports Report-Bike Sebring
01:15:25 Viewer Submission-Recumbent World Cup Grandfondo from Stefano Bonazzoli
01:17:54 Sponsor Thanks
01:21:50 Announcements
01:24:11 Goodbye to panel and crew

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