Not really. Thats how youre interpreting it. When you consider the primary goal is to move a single person (in most cases), the bike wins out. You’re wasting energy moving a large amount of mass.
The bike will in most cases use less calories to travel the same distance. Absolutely. But, That is not the same, as being energy efficient. Energy efficiency is a measurement of input (energy) to output (work).
If you’re driving a Reliant robin. You will probably surpass the muscle powered bike in both Calories consumed and energy efficiency.
That doesn’t mean the bike won’t be more environmentally friendly.
Not really. Thats how youre interpreting it. When you consider the primary goal is to move a single person (in most cases), the bike wins out. You’re wasting energy moving a large amount of mass.
The bike will in most cases use less calories to travel the same distance. Absolutely. But, That is not the same, as being energy efficient. Energy efficiency is a measurement of input (energy) to output (work).
If you’re driving a Reliant robin. You will probably surpass the muscle powered bike in both Calories consumed and energy efficiency.
That doesn’t mean the bike won’t be more environmentally friendly.