Number to remember: 1.6

Published 12:06 am Sunday, May 20, 2012

The road signs in Sweden mark distances in kilometers. To convert kilometers into miles, remember it is 1.6 kilometers to one mile. Divide the distance in kilometers — let’s say its 72 klicks — by 1.6 to get the distance in miles — 45. As you ride down the road you will find yourself automatically doing the math.