Cycling and Weight Control

This page calculates caloric intake required to power a bicycle trip. The equations were given to me by Mike Landrus, and he's not sure where he got them, so have fun but don't take the answer too seriously (though most of the calculations look reasonable, it makes many unchecked assumptions). It calculates an energy expenditure due to wind resistance, adds in the energy required to lift your weight (and the bike's) the specified height, assumes a conversion efficiency of 25 percent, and a base metabolic rate of 50 calories per hour.

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Miles Traveled
Average Speed (mph)
Elevation Climbed
Cyclist's Weight (lbs)
Bike's Weight (lbs)
Total Calories Expended ( = KWH = BTU )
Required Caloric Intake (calories)

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Calculators courtesy of Chuck Wright at Chuck Wright Consulting, LLC     Visit him at  http://cwc-das.com