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Author:      matt j fackelman
I am teaching an Environmental Science course and we are studying alternative 
transportation methods.  Would you have any sources on recumbent bicycles that 
we could consult?

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Author:      rcwinther
Here are some recent articles in popular magazines, which I found using
Iowa State University's on-line Readers' Guide:

"Pedal-Powered Slot Cars for Future Commuters", Popular Mechanics,
January 1994, page 13

"Pollution Solution", (Human powered vehicles) National Geographic World,
April 1994, page 4-7

"Bike Buying 101", Bicycling magazine, February 1993, page 48-9

"The World's Fastest Bike", Popular Science, October 1993, page 78-80+

"Cycle City 2000" (deals with 4-wheeled recumbent bicycles)
Bicycling magazine, March 1992, page 52-4+

"Easy Racer's Tour Easy" (Easy Racer is the company name)
Bicycling magazine, March 1992, page 130-1

"Laid-Back Bicycles", US News & World Report, July 6, 1992, page 72-3