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Old 12-16-13, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Roody
I guess I hypermile on my bike when I get real tired. There are many techniques to get more forward movement out of less pedaling effort. Pedal a few strokes in a harder gear and then coast as long as possible, coast down hills, avoid windy routes, etc.
I think what we refer to as "hypermiling" in a car usually goes by the term "coasting" on a bike.

[although... guessing you can also coast in a car.]
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