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Journey time estimation

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  • Started 10 years ago by chdot
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  1. chdot
    Admin

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    "

    Just released: Estimated Time

    We're excited to announce another great feature for our Premium members: Estimated Time.

    What is Estimated Time?
    Estimated Time is a prediction of how long it would take you to ride a given route. This number is based on your recent riding history, and represents an estimate of moving time. Each time you upload a new ride, your Estimated Time profile will adjust to reflect your most recent riding. Only rides exceeding 10 miles (16 km) will affect these estimates.

    Is it smart? What about rides with steep hills?
    Yes, we designed it to be much better than a simple average speed. The calculation looks at how you perform on different terrain, and applies that model across each portion of the route you're looking at or planning. Currently the estimate is based off all your recent rides – soon it will distinguish between what type of riding you're doing (mountain biking vs. road, etc).

    "

    http://ridewithgps.com/help/estimated-time

    Posted 10 years ago #
  2. ARobComp
    Member

    My method is
    On Long rides out of town: To estimate how long I THINK it'll take me, then add an hour to be safe...

    On rides in town: Assume all rides in town take no more than 15 minutes. Be late for everything.

    Posted 10 years ago #
  3. chdot
    Admin

    "Assume all rides in town take no more than 15 minutes. Be late for everything"

    Most of my 'meeting' rides take 10-15 mins.

    Doesn't seem to work for going to Leith...

    Posted 10 years ago #
  4. amir
    Member

    I wonder if it takes into account cake stops

    Posted 10 years ago #
  5. ARobComp
    Member

    maybe if it notices significant HR spikes after each stop it'll start to recognise and learn you km/cake ratio.

    Posted 10 years ago #
  6. chdot
    Admin

    "km/cake ratio"

    Think we need a proper word for that!

    Posted 10 years ago #
  7. Coxy
    Member

    Cafe-quotient?

    Posted 10 years ago #
  8. Stickman
    Member

    The Battenburg Coefficient.

    Posted 10 years ago #
  9. dougal
    Member

    The reciprocal, cake/km, is otherwise known as the Exercise Reward Factor.

    Posted 10 years ago #
  10. cc
    Member

    The Battenburg Coefficient.

    Yes!

    Posted 10 years ago #
  11. An old boss of mine used to refer to 'Calorie Neutral Transport'

    Posted 10 years ago #

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