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Originally Posted by AnonChick
How are we supposed to know that we're speeding, when there's no speedometer?
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Good point. I guess I liken it to freeway driving. I might be speeding, for example, but figure I'm less likely to get stopped if a.) I'm not at the front or rear of a pack of vehicles traveling at essentially the same speed and b.) I'm "going with the flow" - not cutting in and out, tailgating, or passing everyone.
Suggestion: If you've got a GPS that will run on battery power, take it along on a short cart ride. If you don't have one, perhaps you could borrow one from a friend or neighbor. Check your speed going uphill, downhill, and on level ground, all with the go-pedal matted. If you're topping 20 mph, try also backing off til you're going 19 mph and feel the difference. After using a variety of carts over time, I've kinda gotten a bit of a feel for what general speed I'm probably going. I clocked the last cart we rented with our GPS - it topped out at 26-27 on level ground. Slowing down to 19 was a VERY noticable difference.
Bill