How accurate are the routes for distance?

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cpcnw 03 Jul 08:12  

Joined: 03 Jul 2009

Posts: 4

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My Profile 		My cyclo-comp seems to be somewhat erratic [buy cheap you buy it twice] but was wondering - how accurate is the total distance on routes here?

Also, I did my recent route in 2 hours - this site suggest 3.5 hours!

Either I'm quick [well quickish actually] or they have a low estimate for average mph!

My Latest Route: Jun 2010 Southport to Formby Circular
happy 03 Jul 08:20  

Joined: 15 Mar 2006

Posts: 302

Bike: Orange P7 with Rock Shox, Michelin Wildgripper Lites, XTR Chainset

My Profile 		hi cpcnw,

The site has to average the time taken based on someone cycling 10mph. This is because everyone will be at different fitness levels.

The distance is an approximation but shouldn't be too far out. It all depends on how well the route has been plotted, the closer the the route is to following the road, the more accurate the distance will be.

cheers

My Latest Route: Oct 2010 Livingston to Ayr Avoiding A71