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Cycling Calorie & Nutrition Calculator

Enter your ride duration, intensity, and body weight to get calories burned, on-bike carb targets, hydration needs, and post-ride protein recommendations.

Reviewed May 29, 2026

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Step 1 · Ride Duration How long is your ride?

Duration 2.0 hrs

0.5 hr8 hrs

Step 2 · Intensity Average ride intensity

Easy
Zone 1–2, casual

Moderate
Zone 3, brisk

Hard
Zone 4, threshold

Race Effort
Zone 5, all-out

Step 3 · Body Weight Your body weight

Weight 165 lbs

100 lbs280 lbs

Step 4 · On-Bike Fueling Will you eat / drink during the ride?

Yes
Gels, bars, food

Water Only
Hydration only

Fasted
No food or drink

Calories Burned

estimated calories

On-Bike Carbohydrate Target

Hydration Target

Post-Ride Recovery

On-Bike Fuel Products

MET Values Reference

Intensity	MET Value	Speed Equivalent	Zone
Easy	6.0	10–12 mph	Zone 1–2
Moderate	9.0	14–16 mph	Zone 3
Hard	12.0	16–20 mph	Zone 4
Race Effort	15.0	20+ mph	Zone 5

Formula: Calories = MET × weight (kg) × duration (hrs). MET values from ACSM Compendium of Physical Activities. Individual variation ±15–20%.

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Recommended Gear

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Maurten 320 Drink Mix — Hydrogel formula — no GI stress at high intensities

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SIS Beta Fuel 80 Gels — 80g carbs per gel, dual-carb ratio for 3hr+ rides

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CamelBak Podium 21oz — Best cycling-specific bottle — high-flow valve, leak-proof

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Clif Bar Variety Pack 16ct — Proven long-ride bar — 45g carbs, easy to unwrap riding

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Sources & Further Reading

Reviewed May 29, 2026. Tool outputs are estimates for gear fit, training, or shopping context. Confirm league rules, personal fit, and safety-sensitive decisions with qualified coaches, fitters, clinicians, or local avalanche professionals where relevant.