Cyclists trip logs

[thebrad]

I was wondering how you guys are calculating your MPG and such?

I got this fancy Polar HRM and now I can't figure out how to gloat and show it off other than making this thread.

[SVOboy]

Haha, nice! We're currently working on a cycling log to add to the garage so people can keep track of their cycling commutes and how much driving it offsets and whatnot,

[thebrad]

All right, cool deal. Any ETA?

Laz needs chime with how he calculates his mileage.

[SVOboy]

Darin sent me a graphic a few days ago...so hopefully soon?

[Lazarus]

Originally Posted by thebrad

All right, cool deal. Any ETA?

Laz needs chime with how he calculates his mileage.

Just log what the cycle computer gives me. I'm trying to simplify. I have a lot of years staring at some kind of gauge trying to make it be where it needed to be. Now I just dodge cars.

Looks like you got about 6 lights on your commute.

[thebrad]

I am sure there are a few more, but I managed to make i through those lights or just acted like I stopped for the signs (last four dips on the first graph).

Given the data provided on the graphs how would you log the trip, Laz?

[Lazarus]

Originally Posted by thebrad

I am sure there are a few more, but I managed to make i through those lights or just acted like I stopped for the signs (last four dips on the first graph).

Given the data provided on the graphs how would you log the trip, Laz?

The polar software is great and will track all the info for you. I would just list miles, time. In the comments section you could list conditions and Kcal. I always over do and start listing lots of stuff and then a month later I'm lazy and am down to the basics.

Is the monitor set up right for you those numbers look a little high. You have to have all the parameters set correctly for the kcal to be correct?

Might be able to just put the graph link in the comments sections like the polar sofware does. That way you can just click on it out of the comment section.

Might start a thread about kcal to empg. I think I know how to do it but it would be better to get a consensus on it and then you could just stick that in your log.

[thebrad]

Humph, thanks for calling me out. I just believed what it was telling me was accurate (point and case how we put too much faith in technology). So I calculated my smallest trip, which is daily to the gym 1.3 miles according to my car and 1.3 according to the Polar S725X. I can do that distance in 5:30 pretty leisurely, so a 5 minute mile means I am going 12 mph.
So there is definitely something off with the speeds, I guess I am not the bad ass I thought I was, hahah.

I'll work on getting the calorie counter working accurately too, it's kind of rough because from what I remember there were like four settings which were basically: sedentary, somewhat active, active, and very active.

[SVOboy]

If you're not going 25 you're not cool!

[Lazarus]

Originally Posted by thebrad

Humph, thanks for calling me out. I just believed what it was telling me was accurate (point and case how we put too much faith in technology). So I calculated my smallest trip, which is daily to the gym 1.3 miles according to my car and 1.3 according to the Polar S725X. I can do that distance in 5:30 pretty leisurely, so a 5 minute mile means I am going 12 mph.
So there is definitely something off with the speeds, I guess I am not the bad ass I thought I was, hahah.

I'll work on getting the calorie counter working accurately too, it's kind of rough because from what I remember there were like four settings which were basically: sedentary, somewhat active, active, and very active.

No I was talking about the kcal not the speed. In order for the kcal to be right you'll have to have the user setup done so that it can calculate it right.
Moderate pace 75-80% max heart rate usually is around 500 or so. Your HR would be under that number thats why I asked.

Originally Posted by SVOboy

If you're not going 25 you're not cool!

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