How can you tell how many miles u go if you dont have techlogy.
10-09-06, 09:48 AM
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How can you tell how many miles u go if you dont have techlogy.
how can you tell how many miles u have riden on your ride if you don't have them bike little product things?
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Oh boy...you mean an odometer, a cyclocomputer? How would you be able to tell without one?
(btw "technology" doesn't mean electronics, it means knowledge. Your bike itself is a very impressive piece of human technology.)
(btw "technology" doesn't mean electronics, it means knowledge. Your bike itself is a very impressive piece of human technology.)
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Originally Posted by bryan123
how can you tell how many miles u have riden on your ride if you don't have them bike little product things?
10-09-06, 11:04 AM
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Gmaps Pedometer works great for that.
https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/
https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/
10-09-06, 11:47 AM
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Estimate.
I find that I go much faster and farther when I estimate than I do when I use one of those cycle computer thingies.
I find that I go much faster and farther when I estimate than I do when I use one of those cycle computer thingies.
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Use Google Earth and you can make a path matching the one you biked and it will measure the distance. Bring a stopwatch (or even wristwatch and just keep track of when you start) and you can get average speed.
10-09-06, 12:57 PM
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You will need:
1. A timing device. Watch, hourglass, etc. Don't count because you will need that for something else. If you have a tandem partner, he/she can count.
2. A gear chart in gain ratio, preferably.
3. A calculator or a head for numbers.
Now start riding. Start your timing device. Count every revolution of the pedals. Multiply that by the gain ratio and you have your distance. Divide the distance by the time and you have speed. Of course, the rapidity with which you calculate your distance and speed will determine the refresh rate.
Oh, and don't try to talk while doing this...you'll lose you place
The nonsmart ass response is to use the mileage signs on the side of the road or the mile maker posts if your state uses them. Or guess.
1. A timing device. Watch, hourglass, etc. Don't count because you will need that for something else. If you have a tandem partner, he/she can count.
2. A gear chart in gain ratio, preferably.
3. A calculator or a head for numbers.
Now start riding. Start your timing device. Count every revolution of the pedals. Multiply that by the gain ratio and you have your distance. Divide the distance by the time and you have speed. Of course, the rapidity with which you calculate your distance and speed will determine the refresh rate.
Oh, and don't try to talk while doing this...you'll lose you place
The nonsmart ass response is to use the mileage signs on the side of the road or the mile maker posts if your state uses them. Or guess.
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roads i go on don't have them. cuz i go on regular roads and they don't have it even if they do theres many numbers on there due to *never mind* .......... i am gonna buy a thingy for xmas so it will help.
10-09-06, 01:11 PM
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This reminds me of the Barometer Problem. 
The best question has many answers. I am reminded of the story about a student who protested when his answer was marked wrong on a physics test.
In answer to the question, "How could you measure the height of a tall building, using a barometer?" he was expected to explain that the barometric pressures at the top and the bottom of the building are different, and by calculating, he could determine the building's height. Instead, he answered, "I would tie the barometer to a string, lower it to the ground and measure the length of the string."
His instructor admitted that the answer was technically correct but did not demonstrate a knowledge of physics.
The student then rattled off a whole series of answers involving physics — but not one using the principle in question: He would drop the barometer and time its fall. He would make a pendulum and time its frequency at the top and the bottom of the building. He would walk down the stairs marking "barometer units" on the wall.
When the instructor finally demanded the "simplest" answer to the question, the student replied, "I would go to the building superintendent and offer him a brand-new barometer if he will tell me the height of the building!"
In answer to the question, "How could you measure the height of a tall building, using a barometer?" he was expected to explain that the barometric pressures at the top and the bottom of the building are different, and by calculating, he could determine the building's height. Instead, he answered, "I would tie the barometer to a string, lower it to the ground and measure the length of the string."
His instructor admitted that the answer was technically correct but did not demonstrate a knowledge of physics.
The student then rattled off a whole series of answers involving physics — but not one using the principle in question: He would drop the barometer and time its fall. He would make a pendulum and time its frequency at the top and the bottom of the building. He would walk down the stairs marking "barometer units" on the wall.
When the instructor finally demanded the "simplest" answer to the question, the student replied, "I would go to the building superintendent and offer him a brand-new barometer if he will tell me the height of the building!"
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Originally Posted by cyccommute
You will need:
1. A timing device. Watch, hourglass, etc. Don't count because you will need that for something else. If you have a tandem partner, he/she can count.
2. A gear chart in gain ratio, preferably.
3. A calculator or a head for numbers.
Now start riding. Start your timing device. Count every revolution of the pedals. Multiply that by the gain ratio and you have your distance. Divide the distance by the time and you have speed. Of course, the rapidity with which you calculate your distance and speed will determine the refresh rate.
Oh, and don't try to talk while doing this...you'll lose you place
1. A timing device. Watch, hourglass, etc. Don't count because you will need that for something else. If you have a tandem partner, he/she can count.
2. A gear chart in gain ratio, preferably.
3. A calculator or a head for numbers.
Now start riding. Start your timing device. Count every revolution of the pedals. Multiply that by the gain ratio and you have your distance. Divide the distance by the time and you have speed. Of course, the rapidity with which you calculate your distance and speed will determine the refresh rate.
Oh, and don't try to talk while doing this...you'll lose you place
10-09-06, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by bryan123
how can you tell how many miles u have riden on your ride if you don't have them bike little product things?
Originally Posted by bryan123
roads i go on don't have them. cuz i go on regular roads and they don't have it even if they do theres many numbers on there due to *never mind* .......... i am gonna buy a thingy for xmas so it will help.
Well.....here's to job security......
10-09-06, 02:45 PM
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if its in a city just count the blocks, its pretty accurate
here locally 6 blocks or 600 address numbers equals 1 mile, and ive tested this in a few places, it works, it gets a little out of whack on streets that run at odd angles but the addressing scheme definitely is pretty consistent for the most part
not sure what the county road addressing scheme uses but I have a feeling its similar
here locally 6 blocks or 600 address numbers equals 1 mile, and ive tested this in a few places, it works, it gets a little out of whack on streets that run at odd angles but the addressing scheme definitely is pretty consistent for the most part
not sure what the county road addressing scheme uses but I have a feeling its similar
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Originally Posted by Retro Grouch
I thought of doing it that way too, but I lose count when it goes over 21.
Although how do you keep place on your toes with them going up and down like that? Sorry. It was just such a good straight line
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Not having the 'techlogy' says "Who cares how far?"
Just ride untill it's time to go home, or untill you are not having fun anymore.
Just ride untill it's time to go home, or untill you are not having fun anymore.
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Originally Posted by WorldWind
Just ride untill it's time to go home, or untill you are not having fun anymore.
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Originally Posted by cyccommute
Oh. You ride barefoot and have an extra toe? Although how do you keep place on your toes with them going up and down like that?
Sorry. It was just such a good straight line
Although how do you keep place on your toes with them going up and down like that? Sorry. It was just such a good straight line
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Originally Posted by bryan123
roads i go on don't have them. cuz i go on regular roads and they don't have it even if they do theres many numbers on there due to *never mind* .......... i am gonna buy a thingy for xmas so it will help.
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Originally Posted by supcom
You can get a thingie at wally world for about ten buckazoids.
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Khuon, I believe that answer is usually credited to Niels Bohr, from his university days.
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paper road maps do they still make those ride till your done
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Originally Posted by bryan123
roads i go on don't have them. cuz i go on regular roads and they don't have it even if they do theres many numbers on there due to *never mind* .......... i am gonna buy a thingy for xmas so it will help.
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