Actually I might consider something like this - as a way to 'warm up' before jumping on the bike to go somewhere and keep the legs moving whilst at my desk - but not as a substitute for riding.

Then again my preferred working position is perched on a drawing office stool or standing at a slightly sloping drawing board/desk, so I'm in a semi-upright riding position already. That certainly would boost my daily (virtual) mileage but I suspect the taxman won't allow a virtual 20p/mile.... unless the Big Society vision includes a 'saving costs placed on the NHS' benefit through healthier workplace activity' virtual cycling mileage rate.

DH

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Subject: 'Pedal while we work' idea raised by scientists in US