Re: Average speeds

Frank Krygowski <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

On 5/16/2025 9:40 PM, John B. wrote:

 
Youse guys just like to spend money. I had a mile recording  device
that recorded miles by counting wheel rotations (a known distance). So
time I got  home less time I started divided into distance travelled =
average speed  :-)

FWIW: John's method is what I used for about 15 years, a
"tick-tick-tick" mechanical rotation counting cyclometer - with the
added trick that the number of wheel rotations in five seconds is very
close to the speed in miles per hour.
 
I think it was 1986 that I finally got an electronic cyclometer that
displayed speed. It acted as a primitive performance motivator - as in
"I can't believe I'm not going any faster than that!!" It caused me to
push myself a bit more. Overall, I think it helped me stay in better
shape over the years.
 

For me it’s the navigation features I really like, I do look at speed and
other data points during the ride but it’s not why I have the unit.

That it’s cable less, is a boon, I always hated the cables!

Roger Merriman