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Colin Rosenstiel · October 5th 06, 11:12 PM posted to uk.transport.london

In article , (Dave
Arquati) wrote:

Colin Rosenstiel wrote:

But, AIUI, you use less energy (food) cycling than walking.

Sounds right - but then the construction of the bike itself
requires energy (in the construction process itself, in extraction
and transport of the raw materials, and in transport of the bike to
the shop). I imagine that it's a close call which depends on the
lifetime of the bike.

All true.

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Colin Rosenstiel