Conversion tables
Years ago I found a good metric conversion site that I still refer to from time to time. This helps me these days after downloading my PowerTap file because the program translates into kilometers per hour. I haven't taken the time to figure out why because I don't look at speed while training or racing.
The only time I am curious is after a race where I suffered like a dog, but then I compare that to my average watts, heart rate, occurrences at a specific rate, etc. Average speed is a variable to pay attention to after the fact and makes for good conversation, but if you are someone who focuses a lot on average speed let me make a recommendation, stop!
Relying on average speed to help you decide on how your training is going or how a particular ride ended up is not a productive way to analyze training. Wait....this blog is going in a direction I did not intend....
So back to this online metric converter.....as I said I've used it for years. Not only for cycling information but for any other conversion needed, such as how many kilos do I weigh? It sounds much better to say, "yeah, I'm down to 80 kgs!" I have memorized the most common conversions such as one kilometer is .621 miles and one kilogram is 2.2 pounds. The conversion site helps more because you can give it precise numbers and it will give you the exact conversion. For example, for one race I did this weekend the average was 43.9kph which translates into 27.279mph. I think it was that .009mph that got me!
Personally, I think the US should go to the metric system. It's much more practical and easier to understand, especially when it comes to cycling. That's a debate for another blog in the future.
Last but not least, HERE is the IFP : Metric Conversion Table.
The only time I am curious is after a race where I suffered like a dog, but then I compare that to my average watts, heart rate, occurrences at a specific rate, etc. Average speed is a variable to pay attention to after the fact and makes for good conversation, but if you are someone who focuses a lot on average speed let me make a recommendation, stop!
Relying on average speed to help you decide on how your training is going or how a particular ride ended up is not a productive way to analyze training. Wait....this blog is going in a direction I did not intend....
So back to this online metric converter.....as I said I've used it for years. Not only for cycling information but for any other conversion needed, such as how many kilos do I weigh? It sounds much better to say, "yeah, I'm down to 80 kgs!" I have memorized the most common conversions such as one kilometer is .621 miles and one kilogram is 2.2 pounds. The conversion site helps more because you can give it precise numbers and it will give you the exact conversion. For example, for one race I did this weekend the average was 43.9kph which translates into 27.279mph. I think it was that .009mph that got me!
Personally, I think the US should go to the metric system. It's much more practical and easier to understand, especially when it comes to cycling. That's a debate for another blog in the future.
Last but not least, HERE is the IFP : Metric Conversion Table.
posted by NashvilleCyclist.com at 5/08/2006 07:59:00 AM
1 Comments:
This will save your day,
A hidden feature of Google is that it automatically converts almost any units and perform most math functions.
Example
Search for
80kg to lb
And it responds
80 kilograms = 176.36981 pounds
Your Welcome!
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