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I agree that riding under your own power is a way of maintaining fitness. We have been commuting 12 miles a day all summer, about 45 minutes. I have lost 20+ pounds in 3 months. My wife went down 20. My longest ride this summer has been 44 miles 3 or 4 times. I used to ride 5000 or more a year. We live on a hill and it about a 90 foot climb to get home. I am 60 years old. I have several bikes that I use I made a trailer 5 years ago to haul objects to and from the office. It is a clever little thing made from two bicycle forks and a bit of pipe.


I just built a new trailer last week. I should get an article written up on it. My new trailer has a 54x27" platform. I made it from square tubing that doesnt cantilever the wheels like the small trailer does. We are going to use it to haul wood up from ravines on our farm with a dirt motorcycle. The same trailer can be used on my bicycle if I have the energy to pull it into town. I like the idea of electrifying it. I have a dc motor would need a controller and a freewheel. Just drive one wheel. It wouldn't have to be particularly powerful just enough to push itself loaded.