The ride to work by the numbers
Jun. 12th, 2008 08:57 amDeparted at 8:25
Arrived at 8:47
Elapsed time: 22 minutes
Elapsed time when driving: 10 minutes
Time penalty for biking: 12 minutes (120%)
Distance traversed: 3.2 miles
Average speed: 8.7mph
Gasoline saved: 1/6 gallon
Gas money saved: $0.67
Number of (one-way) trips before the bike pays for itself, at current gas prices and disregarding ongoing maintenance costs but including all the accessories I had to buy: 1200
Outdoor temperature: 75°F
Liters of water consumed upon arrival at the office: 1.0 so far
And boy, are my legs exhausted!
Arrived at 8:47
Elapsed time: 22 minutes
Elapsed time when driving: 10 minutes
Time penalty for biking: 12 minutes (120%)
Distance traversed: 3.2 miles
Average speed: 8.7mph
Gasoline saved: 1/6 gallon
Gas money saved: $0.67
Number of (one-way) trips before the bike pays for itself, at current gas prices and disregarding ongoing maintenance costs but including all the accessories I had to buy: 1200
Outdoor temperature: 75°F
Liters of water consumed upon arrival at the office: 1.0 so far
And boy, are my legs exhausted!