[bike4cello]

Hi Eco friends,

I'm a nationally touring musician... have been so for many years. Actually, I put in a good bit of my touring each year by bicycle, but to keep things financially sustainable the really no way around the range and speed of the the tour van. So, in an effort to reconcile my eco-conciousness and my business, I need to get the most out of my '99 Chevy Epressvan. And, I've signed up to start the conversation.

Last year, we averaged a somewhat respectable (considering 4 people and gear as a load) mpg of 16.5-17.5. That has mostly to do with enforcing a strict 65 mph maximum speed rule on the highways. But I want to do better. Beyond getting the scan gauge... what are other suggestions.

Just reading through the forums I've thought of lighter wheels, newer bearings, maybe shooting for a solar assist to take some work off the engine. I'd really like to get this thing up past 30 mpg.

Thanks for all your suggestions!