2 months on the Bike 750 mi
September 23rd, 2008
- 750 miles, lost some weight and have enjoyed the ride to work. Not so much the ride home.
- 15 mi/gal
- $4 per gal
- $200.00 savings roughly.
- .6 metric tons of CO2 reduction. << not much but whatever.
- Extended brake and tire life ( $300-400 for brake and tire job)
73k on the car.
Electric hybrid bike or pedelec..
17 mi each way avg 20 mph on the trails
travel time 1 hour.
Ride 3 days per week avg.
work at home 2 days
avg fill up at wawa $72 I used to fill up every week so in reality $72 x 4 = 576 over 2 mos reduced to $376 over the same period.
Health effects are clear, cardio, stamina and overall fitness is getting better. Initial weight at start. 221 lbs
current weight 218 and dropping.
eating habits have modified to more small meals in a day. eating breakfast has been key