The Calories Burned Cycling a Distance calculator computes the calories based on the distance travelled cycling, weight of person and the duration of time to travel distance cycling.
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Calories Burned Cycling a Distance (kCal): The calculator returns the approximate calories (kcal) burned during cycling a distance.
According to a report from Valdosta University, the following calories per hour are associated with different speeds cycling per hour. These are approximate numbers based on the person's weight, and there are numerous other factors that can change the total calories burned.
Cycling Speed vs Person Weight | 130 lbs | 155 lbs | 180 lbs | 205 lbs |
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Leisure Bicycling (< 10 mph) | 236 | 281 | 327 | 372 |
Light Cycling (10 to 12 mph) | 354 | 422 | 490 | 558 |
Moderate Cycling (12 to 14 mph) | 472 | 563 | 654 | 745 |
Vigorous Cycling (14 to 16 mph) | 590 | 704 | 817 | 931 |
Fast Cycling (16 to 20 mph) | 708 | 844 | 981 | 1117 |
Race Cycling (> 20 mph) | 944 | 1126 | 1308 | 1489 |