flat vs climb

[Dogtrousers]

Is there a formula to calculate how much distance cycled on the flat equates to how many meters climbed. might end some arguments

There are a number of sites on the web that do calculations based on hill gradient, rider weight, position etc. and provide wattage or times and so on.

You may be able to use these to cobble together a formula, but crucially you must ensure that it proves conclusively that your mate is a lazy wimp. It's of no use otherwise.

 

[ColinJ]

It's why I never usually bother mentioning speed on my reports on My Cycling Log. I am not quick, but (say) a 20 kph average for 100 km is not as slow as it sounds once you take into account that the route might have featured 2,000 m of climbs, many at 10% and several at 20-25%!

 

[thunderlips76]

yeah i never look at the avg speed of rides too much if i know its hilly

 

[markharry66]

Yay will get my flask of weak lemon tea and anorak meet you at the end of london bridge platform for a healthy bit of trainspotting.

 

[huwsparky]

Impossible to equate the two unless you are riding around with a power meter

Reading his post, it sounds to me like he does have a power Meter. I can relate to where he's coming from too, seems a lot easier keeping power up on a hilly ride, maybe I'm a bit lazy too!

 

[Sittingduck]

Hmmm, I can see what you mean in the sense of trying to keep a continual output high but I think the average over the enture duration of a ride should still be similar, regardless of terrain - assuming level of effort is equal.

 

[Yazzoo]

I don't ever bother entering the hill climb ones on strava, I'd have to do give up work and cycle round all day every day here to have any hope of meeting the climbs figure! Maybe i'll do it one month if we book a cycling holiday