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Cycling Calorie Burn
Cycling at moderate pace burns ~280 kcal/hr (70kg adult). Vigorous pace doubles it. MET-based estimate using American College of Sports Medicine values.
70 kg
30 min
Calories burned
140 kcal
MET: 4
FAQ
Indoor vs outdoor calories?
Indoor is ~10-20% lower for same effort (no wind/terrain). Use leisure setting for stationary.
Hills add calories?
Hilly cycling burns 30-50% more than flat. Pick "vigorous" setting to account.
Cycling for weight loss?
Effective with calorie deficit. 1 hr daily moderate = 300 kcal = 1200/wk extra deficit = ~150g fat/wk.