coriolis bicycle question

On May 1, 2008, at 2:22 PM, Russell Wallace wrote:
> Actually you're right, it would. You need a few tons/m^2 for radiation
> shielding anyway, but much of that could be machinery, water reserves,
> coolant pipes and suchlike, not all of it need be the load-bearing
> shell.
>

And don't forget the dirt! I'd want a couple meters (at least) of
dirt anyway to plant trees in, dig gardens in, bury pipes and wires
in, etc., and that right there will meet most or all of your
radiation-shielding needs.

Best,
- Joe