Excercise bike pedals built into the passenger side of a car, or hidden when not in use. Useful for long trips when you have nothing to do but snack. Of course, can be integrated into a hybrid system for better gas milage.
-- Worldgineer, Dec 28 2005

More of a rowing machine, but ... http://www.humancar.com/
There is a link w/ videos also. They say 30mph + [Zimmy, Oct 19 2006]

I tend to operate pretend pedals when I'm a passenger (a nervous passenger) applying faux brakes is a wonderful stomach exercise.
-- po, Dec 29 2005


The door handle squeeze is also good at burning calories.
-- Worldgineer, Dec 29 2005


I find that getting out of the car and running beside it tends to be more effective.
-- Jscotty, Dec 29 2005


Wouldn't you maybe be more likely to slam into outstreched branches and wires, and even traffic signs? Oh hell, why not!
-- blissmiss, Dec 29 2005


a fully baked idea with specific new application. should it be deleted ?
-- vedarshi, Jan 01 2006


They should do this for planes, too.
-- NHstud1216, Jan 02 2006


No kidding.. planes, trains and automobiles. I wouldn't mind one on my bike, too... oh, wait...
bun with pedals [+]
-- roleohibachi, Jan 02 2006



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