While we don't need to measure distance on the water with a rope anymore, knots have managed to persist as the dominant means of gauging speed on the water, in conjunction with nautical miles.

There are so many powerful and somewhat hidden features of Google Maps and for those that like the outdoors, being able to measure the distance between two points is one of them.

The Average Cycling Distance By Age The average cycling distance traveled in the U.S. ranges from 11.8 miles to 22.8 miles, according to data pulled from Strava and Ride with GPS.