Reply to "4 tips/gadgets for elderly measurers"

kenhardwickMember

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3. For a person who finds it tiring to be repeatedly, bending/kneeling to mark the road, we need gadgets to insert PK nails from a standing position, and also to paint/chalk the road while in a standing position.

I now ride my Gold Rush semi-recumbent to measure courses. The counter is a little further away but I can read ok. I use a point right below my seat as a point of marking reference (instead of front wheel axle). For painting on the road, I can stay seated and just lean over. Likewise, when I need to make notes, record a count, draw a diagram, I have a nice, comfortable seat to do just that.
I recently marked all the turns, km splits, start/finish for a 5K course without ever getting off my bike except to do chain repair.

10/3/113:17 AM

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