[Alex W]

Alex W  asked the Naked Scientists:
   
I would like to ask the naked scientists how would cycling on the moon be different to cycling on earth?
 
Best regards,
 
Alex

What do you think?

[Ethos]

Alex W  asked the Naked Scientists:
   
I would like to ask the naked scientists how would cycling on the moon be different to cycling on earth?
 
Best regards,
 
Alex

What do you think?

Considering the space suit you'd need to wear, it would be rather taxing, not to mention, very dusty.

[techmind]

You'd bounce around and probably skid a lot too (not enough weight to give good grip).

[LeeE]

There'd be a lot less traffic and you wouldn't have to worry about the weather.

[Madidus_Scientia]

You would probably find yourself floating up off the ground after a moment of traction, and having to wait to come back down again. I had a similar experience riding around shoulder deep in floodwaters when i was a kid, good fun

[lyner]

Alex W  asked the Naked Scientists:
   
I would like to ask the naked scientists how would cycling on the moon be different to cycling on earth?
 
Best regards,
 
Alex

What do you think?

You'd never need to use low gears for a start.
The tyres would need very little air in them.
The bike would never go rusty but you might get a lot of dust in the bearings.
On a smooth road it would be pretty agreeable, once you had learned to adjust your technique.

[thedoc]

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[Emily Taylor]

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