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		teachingaway on Jan 26, 2016 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A VR Cycling Experience for $40 noooo! this isn't a software problem. Just hook the fan up to the bicycle wheels! Pedal faster, fan goes faster. Product already exists (though somewhat expensive at $200) http://www.amazon.com/Kreitler-Killer-Add-On-Headwind-Fan/dp...

83457 on Jan 26, 2016 [–]

good point for training purposes but for a cycling simulation you would want head wind, tailwind and wind while going down hills. You should be able to coast down a hill and know you are going fast. Also could be used to simulate drafting

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