Cycling burns 400–1000 calories per hour depending on intensity and body weight.
A 70kg person cycling at moderate pace (12–14 mph) burns approximately 560 calories per hour.
Use this calculator as a starting point for any health or fitness goal that requires a numeric benchmark. The result is an estimate, not a diagnosis — but it provides a concrete figure to track against over time.
A frequent error is failing to control measurement conditions between calculations. Weight and body circumferences vary significantly throughout the day and with hydration levels. Always measure under the same conditions (same time of day, same equipment) to make comparisons meaningful.
Someone returning from a period of inactivity uses the calculator to establish a baseline health metric before starting a new training programme. Monthly recalculations with consistent measurement conditions create a trackable trend that scale weight alone cannot provide.
At moderate effort: ~8 calories per minute for a 70kg person. Vigorous: ~12 calories per minute.
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