Bicycle Lift

There's always a solution. Most times, there are more than one. This one certainly is goofy. We all know that riding a bike may result in perspiration. This is why we don't bike to work, right? It is. Stop your bitching about the weather, the distance and having a wrinkled suit. It's the sweat. It's bad enough if your shower doesn't take, but showing up to work in a full drench is the kind of thing they put on your permanent record.

What to do? Well, rig up a contraption to propel you up that pesky hill with ease, dang it.

Some chap in Norway by the name of Jarle Wanvik has done just that. The Trampe is a device made with help from the local ski lift manufacturer. The lift uses an electric motor to drive a cable and footplates. Just put your foot down and off you go.