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re:route -> total climb : why can;t internet tell me this
In category Tech issues
Written by DavT

here is what i want.

an internet site.

you specify a starting address for a bike ride.

a map comes up.

you trace the mouse cursor along your proposed route.

as you do, the map scrolls along in your direction of travel.

it puts you on the road nearest the cursor [so extreme precision is not required].

as you go, it tells you,

how far the trip is

how many feet climbing

how many feet falli

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re:Should I wear a helmet?
In category Tech issues
Written by Mick0las

I enjoy biking and Im going on the trinity river trail in Fort Worth this weekend. (70 mile round trip) Im trying to keep costs low and one of the last things I would expect to get would be a helmet. I dont intend to fall off and hit my head. Even if i do....would it help? has anyone had any real experience with a helmet in a fall? The only anecdote I can provide is one time I was backpacking at D

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