aquarius moon Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > 45 mins is not realistic at all if you're a > beginner. > > You have to plan the route and get used to it > which takes time. > > Allow at least an hour and a half to begin with > then the time will reduce once you gain > confidence. I agree with that. When I am new to a route I have to go slower so I don't overshoot turns. Something I found useful was an "armchair buddy". There is a point on my route that you have to carefully position yourself to make a turn. It was easier describing this on paper away from the traffic.