Just talked with a guy who is interested in attempting to set a cycling record. He was told by whatever governing body he talked to that they accept USATF certified courses for record attempts. Anybody know anything about this?
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On this subject, I had a call from a man named Joe Stallings in 1990, and answered it with a letter. The letter appeared in Measurement News #43, September 1990. You can look it up at: http://www.runscore.com/coursemeasurement/
The cycling people have made a few overtures over the years, but so far, to my knowledge, no measurement standard has resulted.
Given the accuracy of Google Earth, and the tendency of cycling courses to be longer than running courses, it could be that use of Google Earth would be worth exploring.
The cycling people have made a few overtures over the years, but so far, to my knowledge, no measurement standard has resulted.
Given the accuracy of Google Earth, and the tendency of cycling courses to be longer than running courses, it could be that use of Google Earth would be worth exploring.
Interesting!
Along the line of Pete's observation, if the course is a very long one (50 miles, or more), I would think measuring on a bike would not be practical, as you would likely have long stretches of riding against traffic. Not my idea of a save endeavor.
But, if it was more of a criterium layout, with relatively short loops, maybe it would be worth it. You wouldn't have to mark miles, I bet. More likely marking 5k multiples, maybe less.
Keep us informed on how it goes.
Along the line of Pete's observation, if the course is a very long one (50 miles, or more), I would think measuring on a bike would not be practical, as you would likely have long stretches of riding against traffic. Not my idea of a save endeavor.
But, if it was more of a criterium layout, with relatively short loops, maybe it would be worth it. You wouldn't have to mark miles, I bet. More likely marking 5k multiples, maybe less.
Keep us informed on how it goes.