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Is there a cycling version of Mc Millan calculator?

  • 31-07-2013 3:55pm
    #1
    baza1976
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    As the title says do you know if there is a cycling version of the Mc Millan calculator?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    Beasty
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    What does McMillan calculate?


  • #3
    Idleater
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    Beasty wrote: »
    What does McMillan calculate?

    Lol googled it and found it, as well as the IMO aptly named TheBoringRunner.com.

    Interesting question regarding pace and its relevance to cycling. Is this something for the swimcyclerun crowd?


  • #4
    Beasty
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    I'm interested in exactly what the OP would like to measure. Cycling is different from running, with slope, aerodynamics, drafting etc all having a significant influence on pace. Hence the natural measure that is usually scrutinised in cycling is power output. Basically if you have a relevant measuring device (powermeter) you can establish what power you can hold over particular times and pace your performance accordingly


  • #5
    baza1976
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    Hi Guys,

    Thanks for the replies. I just wanted to knwo if there is a web site similar to Mc Millan.

    I.E if I can cycle X Km in X time how long would it take to to cycle Y.

    I've had a look around the net but to no avail.

    I don't really want to debate the science of it, but I do appreciate anytime taken to reply back to the thread.


    Thanks .


  • #6
    tunney
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    baza1976 wrote: »
    I don't really want to debate the science of it, but I do appreciate anytime taken to reply back to the thread.


    Thanks .

    In that case no. No there is not.

    And the thing you posted on the ART forum is junk.


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  • #7
    baza1976
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    Foudn a site http://www.i-goals.com/Portals/0/Calculators/cyclingpredictor.aspx


  • #8
    mirv
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    Like beasty says, factors such as slope, wind and group cycling are overwhelmingly important to your pace and speed on a bike. That calculator you've found ignores most of those and would only be accurate for an indoor velodrome! We've got some wind here in Ireland!

    Paces and speeds achieved are only relevant if you cycle the exact same course if wind and drafting factors is ignored. The cheapest and easiest way of removing these factors is to time yourself climbing some steep, sheltered hills on the bike.


  • #9
    Beasty
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    OP - choose your forum and stick to it. Starting the same thread in 2 different forums is considered spamming on Boards


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