by SolarDave » Wed 09 Apr 2008, 22:41:02
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Narz', 'W')ho's the one with the avatar of a guy riding a bike generating power? SolarDave?
Anyone with info on how to make this realistically viable (enough juice to run an energy efficient apartment)?
I want to answer a girl's questions about this on another forum :
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthrea ... ost6698781And also, for my own information. I honestly do think it would be among the coolest things in my recent personal history if I could power my home with a rowing machine (and get my ass in shape in the process).
Thanks!

Hi, Yes, that's me.
I ride that pedal generator EVERY SINGLE DAY.
I lost 35 lbs in two years riding that thing!
I power a live webcast almost every weekday morning between 8:00-8:30 AM Pacific time - come ask me questions...
Pedal Powered Webcast from Green Virtual Gym
I sell plans on that site for people to build their own (actually, I sell support and construction assistance, and include a free set of plans with it
I am in such good shape now (at 55 years old) I can ride my bicycle hard for 30 miles and not feel it the next day - not true 2 years ago!
I drive less and ride my bicycle more!
I have more energy!
I have not been sick for almost two years!
I ride to cheer up, to keep warm, to read books and magazines, to webcast, and to charge every rechargeable battery and device in my universe. Last weekend I topped off my eGo electric moped. Then I topped off the battery in the car I only drive once a month.
I have not sold a single set of plans (that I know of) to any of the "regulars" on this site. What does that tell ya?
It tells me we are not at peak oil - yet. I'm just patiently waiting.....
