Re: [AUS] Radio forum on public transport

[gibson@prairienet.org (Mark Gibson)]

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David Bromage (dbromage@fang.omni.com.au) wrote:
>Greg Sheppard (greg.sheppard@aea.sptcomd.defence.gov.au) wrote:
>> Actually, the bicycle route is somewhat shorter - I can go cross country
>> where by car _and_ public transport the route is less direct. Most critical
>> factor is wind speed/direction - I ain't no young, skinny weed and have
>> picked up a bit of wind resistance over the years...
>
>And people who commute by cycling tend to live longer by virtue of being
>fitter.

People who commute by limo tend to live longer by virtue of being richer.


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