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From: rogerh@arizona.UUCP (Roger Hayes)
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Re: Bike ---> Cross Country Ski
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Date: Wed, 28-Nov-84 13:03:38 EST
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Posted: Wed Nov 28 13:03:38 1984
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I agree with Jan Steinman, that skiing is more of a whole-body workout,
and has a wider range of energy expenditure, than biking.  In support
of the point that technique is more important on skis:  if you're a
graceless bicyclist, you waste energy.  If your technique on skis is bad,
you won't be able to climb hills or turn corners -- strong impediments to
making forward progress.

I'd like to add that skiing feels wonderful.  If done right (ie fast), it 
stretches all the muscles as it works them, so you end up feeling like a
rag doll.  It's great!

It is somewhat less convenient than cycling, at least in Arizona, though.
	
	Roger Hayes
	Tucson, Arizona