Who knew that New York Times science writer Gina Kolata (yes, we’re afraid it does rhyme with Pina Coloda) was a cycling fiend? In this story, Kolata confesses her love high speed and hard seats, and offers some interesting numbers. Did you know, for example, that a serious bike is going to cost from $3,000 to $9,000? And did you know that a 125-pound woman riding for one hour at 18 mph is going to burn 555 calories? OK, now do the math. If that woman spends nine grand on a bike and rides it one hour a day for 100 days, how much does it cost to burn one calorie?
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Sunday, May 4, 2025
Very nice site! I happened upon it by chance. I shall return. I do alot of biking, and find the great % of what is stated here so far, is in accordance what what I have found thru trial and effort. Tom Watson Personal Fitness Trainer, NPTI