In the context of competitive Olympic-style sliding, a luge track is significantly shorter than a mile. A standard international luge track usually measures between 0.75 and 0.93 miles (1.2 to 1.5 kilometers) in length. For example, the track used for the Beijing Winter Olympics was approximately 0.84 miles long for the men's singles event. Despite the relatively short distance, athletes reach incredible speeds of up to 90 mph (145 kph), meaning they cover the entire course in under 60 seconds. The "luge" experience for tourists—such as the "Skyline Luge" attractions in places like Queenstown or Singapore—is different; these gravity-fueled cart tracks are usually between 0.5 and 1.2 miles long, designed for a more leisurely 3-to-5-minute descent through twists and turns rather than the high-G-force intensity of an ice track. Whether on ice or asphalt, the "mileage" of a luge run is purposefully kept short to maintain the high-speed thrill and ensure the technical difficulty of the curves remains manageable for the rider's physical endurance.