A number of sightings have been made in Lanarkshire of a very rare human-powered vehicle. The tiny Velomobile was spotted cruising the streets of Strathaven this week as motorists feared it was so small they could have "driven over it".
Since its bizarre appearance in the local town, it's cropped up all over the country including Kilmarnock, Tighnabruaich, Prestwick, and Arran, where it's understood the driver - a woman from Germany - is deliberately taking her bright green mode of transport round the whole of Scotland.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android One driver said the little vehicle pulled out in front of her at a roundabout coming from Stonehouse, admitting "it's easy to miss".
Others have told how it was spotted at Common Green in Strathaven, as well as sightings in Eaglesham, Lesmahagow and Douglas.Amused motorists have compared the Velomobile to something from Thunderbirds with others naming it "the gherkin".A Velomobile is a human-powered recumbent bike protected by a sturdy shell covering it and the driver, designed to provide an aerodynamic advantage.They can ride on three wheels with some electric-assisted, proving a very effective way of dodging current fuel price hikes.Though relatively rare, they are a legal mode of transport despite their petite size.It's unknown the motivation
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