Originally Posted by
gregf83
Even pro tour cyclists pedaling flat out would have trouble generating a nickels worth of energy in an hour. Good luck.
It isn't a question of the competitive cost of the watts generated, since a plug-in supply isn't available and the city has removed the generators. It's a question of generating a useful supply for lighting and cooking. There are also synergistic benefits to be had, in getting exposure for typical cyclist grievances with an anti-cycling government.