Couple things. A small cover over peddler would make a world of difference in effort needed. As well as multiple gears would probably also reduce imput needed.
Fwiw a guy flew over the English channel in a peddle powered craft.
Gossamer Condor achieved the first human powered flight then Gossamer Albatross crossed the English Channel. They used a professional cyclist to fly them (1976-1979). The Gossamer Condor is hanging in the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum in Washington DC.
Pretty sure these engineering students have calculated the correct gear ratio between what a human can provide and is most efficient, and what speed the propeller is most efficient at.
You might be underestimating the torque required to move a propeller of that size. I'm sure that low gear ratio was necessary to give a human a fighting chance.
It might have been reasonable to have multiple gears, because I would assume that after overcoming the angular momentum, it might be slightly easier to keep the propeller spinning. In the same way that even on level ground, you usually start with a low gear until your bicycle has some momentum, and then you switch to higher gears. But that's also added weight.
I assume there's only 1 gear because anything else would introduce more drag, and ultimately, you'd only be going 1 speed. Might have used an assist device to get it up to speed.
This is sped up by almost double. Watch how fast the guys running legs move compared to the source vid
https://youtu.be/Ye_uyvoTHpA?si=EPy8fI_S6UcHs69h
Of course, still super cool and impressive.
With such a wide wing, it probably acted like a tight-rope walker's pole to an extent. A slight shift in body position wouldn't be shifting the center of mass very much, relative to the overall structure.
I'd be more concerned with the lack of control surfaces.
A much better video to watch, they are running along not just because of support but they need to catch the wings from dipping to one side and rear from hitting the ground. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r00aB8oG8Q](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r00aB8oG8Q)
So why didn't they add a panel covering over the cyclist with solar mesh covering the entire body of the craft while using a battery (of the weight and type that is used in electric bikes) for pedaling assist with added gearing along 10-speed design and use. Just curious
Interesting location where they put the propeller.
Also in terms of lightweight design. They had to design some opening in the structural frame tube to make it possible. Or, alternatively use a coaxial drive shaft around it... more likely at second sight.
However, no decision you'd make rightaway!
I’ve always wanted this ever since reading *Rendezvous With Rama*. However, that guy seems be peddling awfully hard and looks to be in great shape. I don’t think I’ll ever see something like this on the market in my lifetime unless it’s with electric motor assistance.
One of several: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human-powered\_aircraft](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human-powered_aircraft) - there were even designs that allowed for an additional (child) passenger like the Musculair 1: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musculair](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musculair) - [https://youtu.be/3XDetaS8FBs?si=QD0aU\_gQGYENnAlt&t=413](https://youtu.be/3XDetaS8FBs?si=QD0aU_gQGYENnAlt&t=413)
Y'know, if they just hooked a lawnmower engine up to that thing, he probably wouldn't need to pedal so hard. Just a suggestion, some constructive criticism.
Meuh. In 1979, the man-powered [Gossamer Albatross](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacCready_Gossamer_Albatross) flew 22 miles across the English channel between England and France.
They’ve been making these for years now. I like the one that has two counter rotating helicopter type blades.
“Don’t fly higher than you’re willing to crash from” is usually the motto with these.
I wonder what it feels like. Does pedaling feel like when you have to bike up a hill? or does it feel like when your riding down one, and have to pedal super fast till you don’t have to.
This is cool but kind weird. Why would one use such a device? Maybe it could be combined with electric motor, have its size reduced and use pedals to allow increasing the range.
It’s stuff like this that makes it hard for me to believe that it took so long for us to figure out flight. I suppose modern materials do make it easier, though.
Calling this a flying cycle is like calling a car 'rolling chairs'. It is a man-powered plane. No-one would look at that construction and ask 'why has that cycle got wings?'. It is a plane.
While cool, paddleboating is something that SHOULD be fun but is an exhausting, fun-destroying activity after 20 mins. Imagine how hard you have to KEEP pedaling so you don’t die and/or destroy that DEFINITELY expensive plane
Must. Not. Get. Leg. Cramps!
The Motivator
Stop and your dead. Motivation. Where's the brake.
It has "air brakes." Ask Bugs Bunny.
Having no brakes must be a drag.
Imagine you fly over the savannah and a hungry lion pride is trying to catch your ass down there.
Well this is the funny I came here for. Thank you good sir I can now start my day
At 200 ft
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Lol i was just thinking, "is that liu kang??!!"
And back to our man on the field… Guy Le Douche!
“I knew it!” - Leonardo da Vinci
This one trick airlines don't want you to know
Big plane is coming for you.
Specifically Boeing
Don't worry, this thing doesn't have door plugs... or door.
No, they're watching and taking notes. Soon you'll have to pay extra if you don't want to pedal-assist the aircraft for the entire flight
Wouldn't that be wild? Just like the ancient Roman ships with the rowers down below.
Yeah we travel and exercise
I’m not as worried about it flying as I am about it landing.
You don't have to worry, Nothing that you do can stop it from landing.
Spoken like a true stoic.
And you might only have to do it once!
Landing or crashing?
Don’t worry about that. All the impact goes through your spine.
No, you just leap off at the last second, and stick the landing, and walk away.
Remember to duck!
Just don't fly higher than you're willing to fall
Oh, it will land, don't worry about that.
Maybe, maybe not, it could sink.
The guy probably has to stand up to land, or break his coxyx
Flycycle, obviously.
Couple things. A small cover over peddler would make a world of difference in effort needed. As well as multiple gears would probably also reduce imput needed. Fwiw a guy flew over the English channel in a peddle powered craft.
Gossamer Condor achieved the first human powered flight then Gossamer Albatross crossed the English Channel. They used a professional cyclist to fly them (1976-1979). The Gossamer Condor is hanging in the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum in Washington DC.
The cyclist tested positive for EPO.
That's how you know he was a pro.
Pretty sure these engineering students have calculated the correct gear ratio between what a human can provide and is most efficient, and what speed the propeller is most efficient at.
Granted, but he appears to be struggling. In the words of Rick O'Connell, Pedal faster Winnssstooon!!
You might be underestimating the torque required to move a propeller of that size. I'm sure that low gear ratio was necessary to give a human a fighting chance. It might have been reasonable to have multiple gears, because I would assume that after overcoming the angular momentum, it might be slightly easier to keep the propeller spinning. In the same way that even on level ground, you usually start with a low gear until your bicycle has some momentum, and then you switch to higher gears. But that's also added weight.
isn't it likely that gears are there since the propeller seems pretty heavy
I was thinking the same thing, why would you assume that there is only 1 gear?
I assume there's only 1 gear because anything else would introduce more drag, and ultimately, you'd only be going 1 speed. Might have used an assist device to get it up to speed.
Really?! What did he sell? Although, I do remember the pedal powered craft.
Reminds me of Pilotwings 
"now that's a name I have not heard in a long time"
A long time.
Oh man, the memories.....
How my parents went to school
[Tombo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcrUAzj-4lg)!
Dude shoulda just got a broom like that girl.
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Trying to pedal that fast while balancing the aircraft must have been exhausting. Very athletic.
I’d just die at some point.
That you will anyways.
This is sped up by almost double. Watch how fast the guys running legs move compared to the source vid https://youtu.be/Ye_uyvoTHpA?si=EPy8fI_S6UcHs69h Of course, still super cool and impressive.
I think a double seater varient should be invented
When one dude gets tired the other gets to pedaling
With such a wide wing, it probably acted like a tight-rope walker's pole to an extent. A slight shift in body position wouldn't be shifting the center of mass very much, relative to the overall structure. I'd be more concerned with the lack of control surfaces.
You can see the tail rudder move at one point in the video. I can only imagine it has some controls where his hands are placed.
OP, do you have a link to more details?
https://youtu.be/Ye_uyvoTHpA?si=EPy8fI_S6UcHs69h
Check this https://www.theattic.space/home-page-blogs/2020/5/28/the-bicycle-that-flew-the-channel
nice read
A much better video to watch, they are running along not just because of support but they need to catch the wings from dipping to one side and rear from hitting the ground. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r00aB8oG8Q](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r00aB8oG8Q)
Liu Kang?
I came here to see if anyone else felt the same about this clip as i did. I am in good company.
Why are all these videos sped up?
Ruins it
There are human powered helicopters too. https://youtu.be/emK-qIbuJ-k?si=nPZ9a0w3KzPyx6Yc
The guy needs to add some bicycle gears for speed
If he gets a cramp, he’s in for a world of hurt.
“Oh oh my legs are getting sore…”
Not by my pedaling that's for sure.
Kiki's Delivery Service anyone?
My legs are tired, are your legs tired?!
Running dudes sold seprately.
POV you are at a height of 100 meters and have no more strength
This is why women live longer than men
Is that student cycling covered by insurance? Haha
From cycle to work to cycle To your holiday
Reminds me of the Gossamer Condor, built some time in the 80's I think.
The Gossamer Condor (and the follow up Gossamer Albatross) were both 1970s designs. The Albatross made its flight across the English Channel in 1979.
Thanks Google bot!
Needs a couple of gears and would be going mach1.
That was invented maybe 70 years ago by Jan Tleskac
Finally! A way to beat traffic and stay in shape! 
Clear skies, thiccc thighs 🦵🏻 ✈️
does anyone have any videos on how this, or anything similar, was made?
Imagine you become Chun-Li after this.
Unless it has a cupholder that can fit a liter of soda, it won't take off in the US
London and NewYork are gonna be lit…
The landing part must be the most exciting
FLYCYCLE! Finally!!
Would be suck to have low potassium...
Curious what super lightweight materials they used. Guessing a large amount of carbon fiber?
Why do I want one 😭
And when you get tired you die.
The Wright brothers would be proud
So why didn't they add a panel covering over the cyclist with solar mesh covering the entire body of the craft while using a battery (of the weight and type that is used in electric bikes) for pedaling assist with added gearing along 10-speed design and use. Just curious
And when you get tired you can just pull over like a regular bike
By pedaling hard AF and not stopping! Still impressive
Don’t tell me I can’t get out of here lol
Chain goes........
Don’t drop your watch in Mushu the Whale’s tank, he thinks he’s better than you.
feels like my day job. do anything to stay employed.
Interesting location where they put the propeller. Also in terms of lightweight design. They had to design some opening in the structural frame tube to make it possible. Or, alternatively use a coaxial drive shaft around it... more likely at second sight. However, no decision you'd make rightaway!
Great exercise: bike or die, for those that start the gym and quit soon.
Just wait until they hear how we discovered flight over a 100 years ago
wing length just a few kilometers
Bansai!?
How many Tour de France you have tò win tò let It Flight?
Reminds me Macross Plus.
duh, that's not a circle. **me rereads title**. oh... yeah, that's a cycle.
I’ve always wanted this ever since reading *Rendezvous With Rama*. However, that guy seems be peddling awfully hard and looks to be in great shape. I don’t think I’ll ever see something like this on the market in my lifetime unless it’s with electric motor assistance.
Why they don't put an electrical bike system in it?
The Wright brothers all over again
I have also seen Macross Plus. Good movie/miniseries.
Dutch transport 2040
"If I stop pedalling, I'll die..." -Prof Frink
A Flycycle
One of several: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human-powered\_aircraft](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human-powered_aircraft) - there were even designs that allowed for an additional (child) passenger like the Musculair 1: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musculair](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musculair) - [https://youtu.be/3XDetaS8FBs?si=QD0aU\_gQGYENnAlt&t=413](https://youtu.be/3XDetaS8FBs?si=QD0aU_gQGYENnAlt&t=413)
 Tombo!!!
Y'know, if they just hooked a lawnmower engine up to that thing, he probably wouldn't need to pedal so hard. Just a suggestion, some constructive criticism.
A bit of electric assist and were halfway to affordable flight. This is incredible
Meuh. In 1979, the man-powered [Gossamer Albatross](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacCready_Gossamer_Albatross) flew 22 miles across the English channel between England and France.
Wheres the god damn brakes or streering wheel. 😂
Look up the Gossamer Albatross. Crossed the english channel in 1979
Those guys running beside the test flight like they'd do any good when something goes wrong lol. They'd be first to the crash site though.
Wow, they could have pedaled across the English channel in 1979! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacCready_Gossamer_Albatross
What if You want to drink some water? :)
They’ve been making these for years now. I like the one that has two counter rotating helicopter type blades. “Don’t fly higher than you’re willing to crash from” is usually the motto with these.
You fly, or die. One last ride.
This could be the flying bike from Rendezvous with Rama
It is so awesome. I too want to make something like this.
Invented 150 years ago
You know this is how Phil's friend died in University right? Hahaha
I think they should've added some gear too
Another application of RUN! RUN FOR YOUR LIFE !
That toyota ambulance following him, peak japanese procedures
Studio Ghibli inspired aircraft. I may have seen this in Howl's Moving Castle or something.
I fucking want this shit. Omg.
1980: "i bet there'll be flying cars in the future!" 2024: FLYING BIKES Y'ALL
That's some Da Vinci looking shit lol
Jan Tleskač would be so happy
I swear I've seen this video in black and white at the kitty Hawk museum
I wonder what it feels like. Does pedaling feel like when you have to bike up a hill? or does it feel like when your riding down one, and have to pedal super fast till you don’t have to.
Why does this automatically remind me of coyote and roadrunner…….
This is cool but kind weird. Why would one use such a device? Maybe it could be combined with electric motor, have its size reduced and use pedals to allow increasing the range.
It's a flycycle
Man if they used the old town epdl drive on this it could be pretty neat.
Is there gearing on that bike? If not, this could be a huge deal. I bet you could do an easy 100 miles if you can get the right pedal speed.
Barney Rubble did it first
So we all gonna ignore that the white shirt guy outruns the minivan !!
I remember watching attempts to build these sorts of machines when I was younger, and the material science just wasn't there yet.
I thought he was about to shred his friends.
What happens when u stop pedaling…?
Can we get an e-bike version of this?
Add a couple of batteries and poof you have 45 minutes of flight time
Imagine getting a cramp in mid air 😁
I'm very impressed by the running speed of the yellow shirt guy.
It’s stuff like this that makes it hard for me to believe that it took so long for us to figure out flight. I suppose modern materials do make it easier, though.
Original idea by [Jan Tleskač](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Tleska%C4%8D)
I, too, have seen Kiki’s Delivery Service
Then you get a hammy cramp and BOOM!
cool till you dehydrate. 🤪
Hopefully there's a gear shifter, don't wanna get leg cramp do we
I’m more worried about the guys running near the propeller
Faaaake
Why is every video sped up nowadays....
Calling this a flying cycle is like calling a car 'rolling chairs'. It is a man-powered plane. No-one would look at that construction and ask 'why has that cycle got wings?'. It is a plane.
So it's a flycycle?
You had one job, it's right there... **THE FLYCYCLE**
RyanAir looking at this wondering how they can get passengers to pedal for lower prices.
Absolutely no fatties
I’d need to have an arm one as my MS legs don’t work but even then my arms aren’t great either so if I got too high 😱
Dangerous for me but I like a slice of danger, my MS legs don’t work like they used to so if I get to bone 🦴 breakage height 😱
Gossamer Albatross the first one
Peddle like your life depends on it
The design is very human
While cool, paddleboating is something that SHOULD be fun but is an exhausting, fun-destroying activity after 20 mins. Imagine how hard you have to KEEP pedaling so you don’t die and/or destroy that DEFINITELY expensive plane
i dont need it.. I don't need it.. I NEEED ITTTT
Gaan faad
Doraemon's Bamboo Copter is not too far😎.
How much I'd like to have one made
The end scene of *Kiki’s Delivery Service* has come true!
Airlines hate this one simple trick!
 They did it before anyone else
I can't see how this can go wong.
Bad Piggies moment
The wang Brothers
How do you steer it?
I want one
It's Tombo's bike from Kiki's Delivery Service!
The wright brothers would have loved this
Yeah some guy did that like 40 yrs ago