Cycling Calorie Calculator
Free cycling calorie calculator. Calculate calories burned biking using power, speed, or intensity level. Supports indoor trainers and outdoor cycling with accurate MET-based calculations.
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Calculate Calories Burned Cycling
Accurately estimate calories burned during your bike ride using power data, speed, or intensity level. Whether you're training indoors on a smart trainer or riding outdoors, this calculator provides reliable calorie estimates based on established metabolic research.
Understanding Cycling Calories
Cycling calorie burn depends on effort intensity, duration, and body weight. Power meters provide the most accurate measurement since they directly measure work output. Without power data, MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values based on speed or perceived intensity give reliable estimates.
Calorie Calculation
Calories = MET × Weight (kg) × Time (hours)Why Calculate Cycling Calories?
Fuel Your Rides
Know how many calories you're burning to properly fuel before, during, and after rides.
Weight Management
Track exercise energy expenditure as part of your fitness or weight loss program.
Training Analysis
Compare energy output across different workouts and track fitness progress.
Nutrition Planning
Plan post-ride nutrition to optimize recovery and glycogen replenishment.
How to Use This Calculator
Cycling Calorie Burn Examples
Easy Recovery Ride
12 mph average, 1 hour: ~400-500 kcal for 70kg rider. Light effort suitable for active recovery.
Moderate Training Ride
15 mph average, 90 minutes: ~900-1000 kcal. Typical endurance training intensity.
High-Intensity Intervals
200W average, 1 hour: ~750-800 kcal. Structured training with intervals.
Century Ride (100 miles)
5-6 hours at 17-20 mph: ~3000-4000 kcal. Requires significant fueling strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Power meters measure actual mechanical work output in kilojoules. Due to ~20-25% cycling efficiency, kJ roughly equals kcal. Speed-based estimates vary with wind, terrain, and bike factors.