VIII.  Methods for Splits

     Two methods are used for splits the first of which involves using a table of revolution values calculated from the start or finish and the second involves simply the repeated use of the revolution value calculated for the length of each split.

     The first method is more suitable when both km and mile splits are being measured on the same ride, and when determining all the mile splits during the ride of one leg of an out-and-back course with identical legs.  After determining the working constant, a table of revolution values is prepared giving the location of the splits from the start or the finish. Since the meter is zeroed before the start of each measurement, this table is valid for the whole day and might possibly be printed from a computer at home. A similar table for the Jones usually has to be prepared by hand in the field at the start of each run. The suspension-of-measurement method should be used while marking the splits with nails and paint.

     The second method is ideal where only one type of split is determined on the ride. The revolution value for each split is measured repeatedly along the course with zeroing of the meter and rim before each measurement. (With mile splits on a 5-km course, the distance of 0.171968 km between the 3-mile split and the finish also has to be measured.) Where both km and mile splits are desired on the course, km splits can be done on one ride and mile splits on another.