Have you ever hopped on your bike and wondered, “How far can I actually go on this thing?” It’s a question that’s likely crossed the mind of anyone who’s ever felt the wind in their hair and the open road calling. Distance, after all, is a fundamental part of the cycling experience. Today, we’re going to delve into this question, using the specific example of a bicycle with 68-cm diameter tires traveling 7.0 km.
Unpacking the Relationship Between Tire Size and Distance
Let’s break this down. A bicycle with 68-cm diameter tires has a sizable circumference, meaning that for every full rotation of the wheel, the bike travels a significant distance. But how does this translate to the 7.0 km journey?
- Circumference Calculation: The circumference of a circle (our tire in this case) is calculated using the formula: Circumference (C) = πd, where d is the diameter.
- Distance per Revolution: With a 68-cm diameter, the circumference of our bicycle tire is approximately 213.6 cm (C = π * 68 cm). This means that for every complete tire rotation, the bike travels roughly 2.136 meters.
- Revolutions over 7.0 km: To cover 7.0 km (which is 700,000 cm), the tire would need to rotate a little over 327,000 times!
bicycle tire rotation
