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Tips for Bike Lovers: Pedal-Powered Inventions

Posted May 12 2010 9:20am

Generate power with your feet Cycling is a great way to stay fit while reducing your dependence on fossil fuels. Since May is  National Bike Month , this week's tips will help you get more enjoyment from your two-wheeled wonder.

Tip #3: Create Energy 

More than a means of transportation, a bike can also  generate electricity . You can get inspiration from a New York vendor who makes smoothies with a bike blender  or actor Ed Begley, Jr., who pedals to toast bread . It doesn't stop there: People worldwide are using bikes to wash clothes, pump water, mill grain , and even power computers . Harness your own pedal power by buying a modified bike or making your own .

Tell us: What are your tips for making a pedal-powered device?

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