Fair weather rider
Not sure if this is the right forum to use, but couldn't see a better one?
I'm looking at riding from Tauranga to Levin. Now I know that these sites travel times are generally on the longer side but Google Maps is telling me that 420 km's will take 5 hours and 40 minutes to travel where as AA reckons 452 km's is 6 hours and 25 minutes.
Does anyone know this route, or have any feedback on how far off the mark these are?
"And if I claim to be a wise man, It surely means that I don't know"
Forum whore
It's easy to maintain 90 kmh averages on NZ roads,so I would say around 5 hours stopping only for gas and snacks
The AA times are based on their members,who tend to stop mid trip and wonder where they are going,what their name is and what is this funny little house with the round rubber feet,that they are living in.
Just a Dog
Hmmmm why do i work on 100kph average lolOriginally Posted by Pixie
Pixie is right though you know your average speed so it aint hard to work out ! Taupo for me is 300 odd k away and it usually takes me 3.1/2 hrs with a stop for gas and a feed !
Ewwww Pixie, that was a bit of a thread dredge wasn't it ???? sure the rides been and gone by now
A girlfriend once asked " Why is it you seem to prefer to race, than spend time with me ?"
The answer was simple ! "I'll prolly get bored with racing too, once i've nailed it !"
Bowls can wait !
Forum whore
Dredge?I didn't look at the posting date,but I was the first to respond
Just a Dog
Yeah it wasn't a deep dredge lol
Funny how it sat for so long without a responce, everyone must have been away that day lol
A girlfriend once asked " Why is it you seem to prefer to race, than spend time with me ?"
The answer was simple ! "I'll prolly get bored with racing too, once i've nailed it !"
Bowls can wait !
Double shot!!
If I am in the car and I'm organised, google maps is usually a little on the conservative side, less 10%.
If I am in a group of bikers touring, I will add an extra 50%, not that it matters. Touring is about the journey and the company.
If I am bike touring alone, google maps is about right. Now wheres the best coffee stop...
If I am alone on the bike, organised, and (legally) hoofing it, knock 20% off.
If I am alone on the bike, and low-flying, then halve it, plus maybe a little bit, but, lecture witheld.
I don't ride fast in groups at all, in case you were wondering.
Steve
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Rider Coach
Well:
Last Post:Rant: filtering 5th February 2010 14:52
Mmmm, well I wonder? He never did come back to check....
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