Originally Posted by
Andy_K
You were supposed to "do the ****ing math." I'm going to have to take points off because you didn't show your work. If you want full credit, try again and estimate the time spent at stop signs and traffic lights if the OP's average speed is ~20 mph when moving. Don't forget to assume an average speed around 10 mph while ascending that 400 foot climb and 30 mph while descending the other side.
OK, let me try again....
(5 miles / 20 minutes) x 60 min/hr = 15 mph.
Damn! Still not epic. I must be missing something. Back to the drawing board. Somewhere in there has to be a TdeF winning Joules/kg number, or at least something that would put the fear of Glod in that Xtracycle guy.
If the numbers don't sort out, I also have been working on ways to talk with hands about bike commuting. You know, like fighter pilots do. I thought I had it, but it turns out the lady that approached me was a special ed teacher who just wanted to check that I was OK. Will let you know when I nail it.