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Watt to Do?

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\”Watt\” to do with all the wattage generated by the pro peloton, if only it were possible to harness it? Look at the Tour de France. Nearly 200 very strong riders pedaling for up to five hours a day, for three weeks, means a lot of power!

I could use it to help heat my apartment during this cold weather. In Summer, I\’d use it to cool the place. I could use some to run my laptop. If I could find a way to hook it up to a gas range, it could cook my supper,

I might use some of it to get to out-of-state riding locations, such as the Natchez Trace. Or head for the Seagull Century on coastal Maryland.

Best of all would be if I could miraculously put that power into my own legs, for some long, fast rides! I\’d have no trouble cranking out a couple of centuries. I might improve my climbing ability.

And watt would you do with all those watts?