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"[A person...] on a bicycle can go three or four times faster than the pedestrian, but uses five times less energy in the process. He carries one gram of his weight over a kilometer of flat road at an expense of only 0.15 calories. Equipped with this tool, [a person...] outstrips the efficiency of not only all machines but all other animals as well." Ivan Illich -- . UK Radical Campaigns.(Recently updated). http://www.zing.icom43.net "She who succeeds in gaining the master of the bicycle will gain the mastery of life." Frances E. Willard |
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"Doug" wrote in message
... http://chicagocriticalmass.org/quotes He carries one gram of his weight over a kilometer of flat road at an expense of only 0.15 calories. 1 gram over 1 kilometer = 0.15 calories Average weight of person = 75 kg 75,000 grams over 1 kilometer = 11,250 calories Time to throw my bicycles away and learn how to do the one handed handstand hop. |
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David wrote:
"Doug" wrote in message ... http://chicagocriticalmass.org/quotes He carries one gram of his weight over a kilometer of flat road at an expense of only 0.15 calories. 1 gram over 1 kilometer = 0.15 calories Average weight of person = 75 kg 75,000 grams over 1 kilometer = 11,250 calories Time to throw my bicycles away and learn how to do the one handed handstand hop. I calculate that the Lexus used locally uses only 1429 calories per kilometre (carrying 4 in climate controlled leather comfort with umpteen airbags and a nice hi-fi) |
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On 24/02/2011 05:33, Doug wrote:
http://chicagocriticalmass.org/quotes "[A person...] on a bicycle can go three or four times faster than the pedestrian, but uses five times less energy in the process. He carries one gram of his weight over a kilometer of flat road at an expense of only 0.15 calories. Equipped with this tool, [a person...] outstrips the efficiency of not only all machines but all other animals as well." Ivan Illich In that case, walking is far better exercise than cycling. |
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Mankind has invested more than four million years of evolution in the attempt to avoid physical exertion. Now a group of backward-thinking atavists mounted on foot-powered pairs of Hula-Hoops would have us pumping our legs, gritting our teeth, and searing our lungs as though we were being chased across the Pleistocene savanna by saber-toothed tigers. Think of the hopes, the dreams, the effort, the brilliance, the pure force of will that, over the eons, has gone into the creation of the Cadillac Coupe de Ville. Bicycle riders would have us throw all this on the ash heap of history. ~P.J. O'Rourke -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk |
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The Medway Handyman wrote:
Mankind has invested more than four million years of evolution in the attempt to avoid physical exertion. Now a group of backward-thinking atavists mounted on foot-powered pairs of Hula-Hoops would have us pumping our legs, gritting our teeth, and searing our lungs as though we were being chased across the Pleistocene savanna by saber-toothed tigers. Think of the hopes, the dreams, the effort, the brilliance, the pure force of will that, over the eons, has gone into the creation of the Cadillac Coupe de Ville. Bicycle riders would have us throw all this on the ash heap of history. ~P.J. O'Rourke P J O'Rourke is a well known American SATIRIST* best know for his role with National Lampoon and books such as "Give War a Chance". Which makes you quoting him in supposed support of your cause rather hilarious. Tony * Sati A poem, or in modern use sometimes a prose composition, in which prevailing vices or follies are held up to ridicule. (OED) |
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On 24/02/2011 18:22, Tony Raven wrote:
The Medway Handyman wrote: Mankind has invested more than four million years of evolution in the attempt to avoid physical exertion. Now a group of backward-thinking atavists mounted on foot-powered pairs of Hula-Hoops would have us pumping our legs, gritting our teeth, and searing our lungs as though we were being chased across the Pleistocene savanna by saber-toothed tigers. Think of the hopes, the dreams, the effort, the brilliance, the pure force of will that, over the eons, has gone into the creation of the Cadillac Coupe de Ville. Bicycle riders would have us throw all this on the ash heap of history. ~P.J. O'Rourke P J O'Rourke is a well known American SATIRIST* best know for his role with National Lampoon and books such as "Give War a Chance". Which makes you quoting him in supposed support of your cause rather hilarious. * Sati A poem, or in modern use sometimes a prose composition, in which prevailing vices or follies are held up to ridicule. (OED) Do satirists *never* attempt to make a serious point? |
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On Feb 24, 6:22*pm, Tony Raven wrote:
Mankind has invested more than four million years of evolution in the attempt to avoid physical exertion. *Now a group of backward-thinking atavists mounted on foot-powered pairs of Hula-Hoops would have us pumping our legs, gritting our teeth, and searing our lungs as though we were being chased across the Pleistocene savanna by saber-toothed tigers. *Think of the hopes, the dreams, the effort, the brilliance, the pure force of will that, over the eons, has gone into the creation of the Cadillac Coupe de Ville. *Bicycle riders would have us throw all this on the ash heap of history. *~P.J. O'Rourke P J O'Rourke is a well known American SATIRIST* best know for his role with National Lampoon and books such as "Give War a Chance". *Which makes you quoting him in supposed support of your cause rather hilarious. Tony * Sati A poem, or in modern use sometimes a prose composition, in which prevailing vices or follies are held up to ridicule. (OED) That may be too highbrow - he usually understands this sort of reasoning. See Simple Simon's wife drive her car. Simple Simon's wife pays no road tax Simple Simon's wife pays no tax on fuel Simple Simon's wife pays minimum wage income tax + NI. Simple Simon's wife paid no income Tax or NI for 16 years as an adult. Simple Simon's wife has never paid Council Tax Simple Simon's wife has never spent a penny on tyres, brakes, MOTs, insurance, repairs etc. See Simple Simon on his pushbike. Simple Simon has paid income tax and NI for 35 years, in later years at the higher rate. Simple Simon has paid Road Tax for 35 years. Simple Simon has paid fuel duty and fuel tax for 35 years Simple Simon has paid Council Tax for 28 years. Simple Simon pays for all MOTs, fuel, brakes, tyres etc on the car that his wife uses. Mind you, even that might go over his head. -- Simon Mason |
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On 24/02/2011 18:22, Tony Raven wrote:
The Medway Handyman wrote: Mankind has invested more than four million years of evolution in the attempt to avoid physical exertion. Now a group of backward-thinking atavists mounted on foot-powered pairs of Hula-Hoops would have us pumping our legs, gritting our teeth, and searing our lungs as though we were being chased across the Pleistocene savanna by saber-toothed tigers. Think of the hopes, the dreams, the effort, the brilliance, the pure force of will that, over the eons, has gone into the creation of the Cadillac Coupe de Ville. Bicycle riders would have us throw all this on the ash heap of history. ~P.J. O'Rourke P J O'Rourke is a well known American SATIRIST* He is much more than that you ignorant ****wit. best know for his role with National Lampoon and books such as "Give War a Chance". Which makes you quoting him in supposed support of your cause rather hilarious. And your post makes you look like an idiot - again. Tony * Sati A poem, or in modern use sometimes a prose composition, in which prevailing vices or follies are held up to ridicule. (OED) * ****: A derogatory term for a person whose behaviour is considered to be extremely or intolerably ignorant, obnoxious, offensive or moronic. -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk |
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On 24/02/2011 18:39, Simon Mason wrote:
That may be too highbrow - he usually understands this sort of reasoning. Errm. I actually created that concept you ****ing idiot. See Simple Simon's wife drive her car. Simple Simon's wife pays no road tax Simple Simon's wife pays no tax on fuel Simple Simon's wife pays minimum wage income tax + NI. Simple Simon's wife paid no income Tax or NI for 16 years as an adult. Simple Simon's wife has never paid Council Tax Simple Simon's wife has never spent a penny on tyres, brakes, MOTs, insurance, repairs etc. So your wife is a bigger ****ing sponger than you are then? See Simple Simon on his pushbike. Simple Simon has paid income tax and NI for 35 years, in later years at the higher rate. Simple Simon has paid Road Tax for 35 years. Simple Simon has paid fuel duty and fuel tax for 35 years Simple Simon has paid Council Tax for 28 years. Simple Simon pays for all MOTs, fuel, brakes, tyres etc on the car that his wife uses. Then why is he so ****ing simple as to ride a push bike then? Mind you, even that might go over his head. -- Simon Mason -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk |
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