Interactive Tool · Cycling

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.

Duration 2.0 hrs
0.5 hr8 hrs
Weight 165 lbs
100 lbs280 lbs
Calories Burned
0
estimated calories

On-Bike Carbohydrate Target

Hydration Target

Post-Ride Recovery

On-Bike Fuel Products

MET Values Reference

IntensityMET ValueSpeed EquivalentZone
Easy6.010–12 mphZone 1–2
Moderate9.014–16 mphZone 3
Hard12.016–20 mphZone 4
Race Effort15.020+ mphZone 5

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

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