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Old 11-29-2013, 04:58 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Why not use a bicycle? Going down the hill would obviously be much nicer, and a regular bicycle isn't too hard to push up a hill.

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I think you missed the point I was trying to make, which is that it's not rational to do either speed or fuel economy mods for economic reasons. You do it as a form of recreation, for the fun and for the challenge.
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Old 11-29-2013, 12:34 PM   #12 (permalink)
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I would totally walk that distance.

It would be a win on so many fronts: health, money, wear and tear on car, environment, ability to enjoy your surroundings, time to wind down and think about life. You would probably lengthen your life by 10 years just by doing this one thing. It's almost ridiculous to not walk it.
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Old 11-29-2013, 02:07 PM   #13 (permalink)
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I have B-A test about it, and hope I can't ever repeat the B again ...

Walking has been a great contributor to me losing some 88 lbs / 40 kg - most of that since October.
Wow, congrats on the weight loss, Euromodder!!! Good job!!!
(I need to do something like that)
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Old 01-31-2014, 02:32 PM   #14 (permalink)
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I biked/walked a similar distance for years. Really enjoyed it, just a bit of exercise really made the day better. FWIW my worst mpg ever is about 0.85 mpg, but that was in my boat (and it normally does 2.5mpg when cruising, but pulling tubes/skis. . . )

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