Tromp Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 (edited) What is the gradient and distance of the hill from Silverstar to Macs Snacks ? Edited July 28, 2014 by Tromp
BarHugger Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 (edited) What is the gradient and distance of the hill from Silverstar to Macs Snacks ? Easy......... Do the following: Install Google Earth and start program.Search for specific road section in question.Zoom in to desired level (so that you can see everything clearly).Activate "Ruler" icon (next to envelope icon at top of screen) - small screen opens up.Click on "Path" tab - set measuring units.Mark route in question with dots using mouse and clicks.Once completed click on "Save" button.Give route a name - save - measuring line turns to red.Right click on red line - dialog box opens up.Click on "Show Elevation Profile" (second command from bottom). Sit back in amazement and enjoy the information on screen..........easy!!!!(all info at bottom of pic similar to the one attached) Post when completed!! Edited July 28, 2014 by BarHugger DirtyFrank, shaper and The_black_stig 3
DirtyFrank Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Easy......... Do the following: Install Google Earth and start program.Search for specific road section in question.Zoom in to desired level (so that you can see everything clearly).Activate "Ruler" icon (next to envelope icon at top of screen) - small screen opens up.Click on "Path" tab - set measuring units.Mark route in question with dots using mouse and clicks.Once completed click on "Save" button.Give route a name - save - measuring line turns to red.Right click on red line - dialog box opens up.Click on "Show Elevation Profile" (second command from bottom). Sit back in amazement and enjoy the information on screen..........easy!!!!(all info at bottom of pic similar to the one attached) Post when completed!! Spot on. Great advice.
BarHugger Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 ......and once you finished the route in real life.......you can play around with some software to calculate and monitor your performance. Screengrab form BikeCalculator (http://bikecalculator.com) for route profile in above picture.
Tromp Posted July 28, 2014 Author Posted July 28, 2014 Easy......... Do the following: Install Google Earth and start program.Search for specific road section in question.Zoom in to desired level (so that you can see everything clearly).Activate "Ruler" icon (next to envelope icon at top of screen) - small screen opens up.Click on "Path" tab - set measuring units.Mark route in question with dots using mouse and clicks.Once completed click on "Save" button.Give route a name - save - measuring line turns to red.Right click on red line - dialog box opens up.Click on "Show Elevation Profile" (second command from bottom). Sit back in amazement and enjoy the information on screen..........easy!!!!(all info at bottom of pic similar to the one attached) Post when completed!!I thought you said it's easy. Easier to ask .ha ha
Zaskar09 Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Easy......... Do the following: Install Google Earth and start program.Search for specific road section in question.Zoom in to desired level (so that you can see everything clearly).Activate "Ruler" icon (next to envelope icon at top of screen) - small screen opens up.Click on "Path" tab - set measuring units.Mark route in question with dots using mouse and clicks.Once completed click on "Save" button.Give route a name - save - measuring line turns to red.Right click on red line - dialog box opens up.Click on "Show Elevation Profile" (second command from bottom). Sit back in amazement and enjoy the information on screen..........easy!!!!(all info at bottom of pic similar to the one attached) Post when completed!! Where do you live Barhugger? My office is in that screenshot!
BarHugger Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 I thought you said it's easy. Easier to ask .ha ha
BarHugger Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 (edited) Where do you live Barhugger? My office is in that screenshot! ........close enough to make that section of road as part of a training ride.......lekker (interval training) tuffy if you do it a few times followed by Fort Klapperkop...... Edited July 28, 2014 by BarHugger
Tromp Posted July 28, 2014 Author Posted July 28, 2014 Will go ride there this weekend. My legs will simply tell me. Thanks for your input.
BarHugger Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Another interestingWhere do you live Barhugger? My office is in that screenshot! Also close to your office.......??!!
Zaskar09 Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Scared of Neptune, but I know penguin quite well, it's part of my commute.
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