ok, i admit it... im a newbie
hey all...
im jj. from NH. vegan. cyclist (road & cyclocross). i like sitting by the fireplace and long walks on the beach. just traded in my saab (22mpg) for a Yaris (last tank 41mpg) and i love it!!! i do alot of traveling for bike races, and my gas bill was getting out of control. this should help :) |
good trade. The gas and constant repairs got to me too. I traded a altima for a civic.
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One good way to help your gas milage it to put the bike in the car if you can and not up on the rack.
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The Yaris invasion continues. DUN DUN DUNnnnnnn....
That's a good thing. I think cyclists may have some advantage when it comes to driving efficiently, since when you ride, you're thinking strategically about efficiency all the time. And you're already highly aware of the effect of tire pressure on rolling resistance... And you "get" the effect of aerodynamic drag on a fundamental level. Welcome to the site! |
Welcome to yet another new Yaris owner. :)
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girlfriend bike 4 wheels trainer gear pack with a ton of gear food cooler pressurized bike washer tool box due to the nature of cyclocross races, i have to pack 80% of what i own for each race. it was tough even with the bike on the roof :) |
Or, in recreationally cycling or commuting: e.g. lots of coasting - don't pedal all the way up to a stop sign, or lights, etc.
Or, using the gears to keep the most efficient cadence (RPM) for the load. The list goes on and on. Mountain biking is also a great way to develop a good understanding of friction & traction that you can intuitively apply to driving in dodgy conditions (snow, gravel). |
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