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Old 08-11-08, 07:21 AM
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This is common with online mapping services that rely on topo data alone to calculate elevation: a lot of error. I've had many occasions where MapMyRide has underestimated the total elevation gain by 50 or 60 percent.

It would be better to use a barometric altimeter to assess the climbing on your ride.
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