Michael Robinson exoplained" the Average Speed is calculated using the moving time, not total time"Which is "totally meaningless" as its solely dependent on the physical ability of the rider, the equipment at their disposal and the prevailing weather conditionsat the time. And nothing else. All of which are totally rider or weather dependant.Whereas an average speed based on the total time taken will reflect all the other extraneous factors affecting that speed, the number of crossings, traffic lights, junctions etc on any particular route. Thus offering a valid basis for comparison with other routes, for riders of any particular physical ability.A first law of computing or technology generally for that matter Michael - just because you can *now" do somethingor make some calculation which you couldn't easilydo before doesn't necessarily make it of any real use to anyone. Its the same with superfluous "features" in programs, electrical goods, announcements on trains etc. He then went on -" The reason that they don’t use total time to calculate average speed is that it becomesmeaningless with time spent stopped."So its impossible to count the number of sets of traffic lights, crossings, junctions etc on a particular route is it ? He then explained - "If someone stops for a chat by the side of the road or nips into the shops,"Full marks there, Michael. You "almost" had me fooled.But not quite. And quite clearly as neither TfL or LbHwaste their time reading all this nonsense* you'resafe on that score as well.And how are *you* with cycling mirrors Michael, BTW ? michael adams...
Michael Adams ● 1693d