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Old 08-27-05, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Bikepacker67
Isn't it funny how non-cyclists often don't have a clue as to their immediate topography?
When someone tells me my destination is X minutes away, I ask, "by car?" If they answer "yes," I multiply by 6 to 10 to arrive at the time to cycle. (The fudge factor varies according to the distance, road conditions, hilliness, how tired I am, and how anxious I am to get there!)
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