{"id":38592,"date":"2025-03-06T05:08:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T13:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=38592"},"modified":"2025-03-12T11:14:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T18:14:20","slug":"how-many-calories-burned-cycling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-many-calories-burned-cycling\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Calories Do You Burn Cycling? A Comprehensive Guide for Overweight People Aiming to Lose Weight"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p>This post will help you to calculate how many calories you burn cycling, and to see how you can make cycling part of your weight loss journey. Embarking on a weight loss journey can be challenging, but incorporating cycling into your routine is an excellent strategy. Cycling not only aids in burning calories but also enhances cardiovascular health, boosts mental well-being, and is gentle on the joints\u2014making it particularly suitable for those carrying extra weight. In this comprehensive guide, we&#8217;ll delve into the specifics of calorie expenditure during cycling and provide actionable tips to maximize weight loss through this enjoyable activity.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/optimal-hiit-training-bike\/\">What Is the Optimal Frequency of HIIT Training on a Bike to Increase VO\u2082 Max?<\/a><\/h4>\n<h2>Understanding Calorie Burn During Cycling<\/h2>\n<p>If you are observant, it is not hard to notice that cyclists tend to be leaner than the average person.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19021\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19021\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"19021\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=19021\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/its-kind-of-hard-not-to-notice-the-difference-cyclists-do-seem-to-be-in-better-shape-than-non-cyclists-on-hornby-street-can-cycling-cure-obesity-750-x-3871.jpg?fit=750%2C387&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,387\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"its-kind-of-hard-not-to-notice-the-difference-cyclists-do-seem-to-be-in-better-shape-than-non-cyclists-on-hornby-street-can-cycling-cure-obesity-750-x-3871\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;In general, people who cycle a lot seem to be much less likely to be fat than people who don&#8217;t bike&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/its-kind-of-hard-not-to-notice-the-difference-cyclists-do-seem-to-be-in-better-shape-than-non-cyclists-on-hornby-street-can-cycling-cure-obesity-750-x-3871.jpg?fit=300%2C155&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/its-kind-of-hard-not-to-notice-the-difference-cyclists-do-seem-to-be-in-better-shape-than-non-cyclists-on-hornby-street-can-cycling-cure-obesity-750-x-3871.jpg?fit=750%2C387&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-19021 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/its-kind-of-hard-not-to-notice-the-difference-cyclists-do-seem-to-be-in-better-shape-than-non-cyclists-on-hornby-street-can-cycling-cure-obesity-750-x-3871.jpg\" alt=\"If you are observant, it is not hard to notice that cyclists tend to be leaner than the average person\" width=\"750\" height=\"387\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19021\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"19021\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=19021\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/its-kind-of-hard-not-to-notice-the-difference-cyclists-do-seem-to-be-in-better-shape-than-non-cyclists-on-hornby-street-can-cycling-cure-obesity-750-x-3871.jpg?fit=750%2C387&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,387\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"its-kind-of-hard-not-to-notice-the-difference-cyclists-do-seem-to-be-in-better-shape-than-non-cyclists-on-hornby-street-can-cycling-cure-obesity-750-x-3871\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;In general, people who cycle a lot seem to be much less likely to be fat than people who don&#8217;t bike&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/its-kind-of-hard-not-to-notice-the-difference-cyclists-do-seem-to-be-in-better-shape-than-non-cyclists-on-hornby-street-can-cycling-cure-obesity-750-x-3871.jpg?fit=300%2C155&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/its-kind-of-hard-not-to-notice-the-difference-cyclists-do-seem-to-be-in-better-shape-than-non-cyclists-on-hornby-street-can-cycling-cure-obesity-750-x-3871.jpg?fit=750%2C387&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-19021 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/its-kind-of-hard-not-to-notice-the-difference-cyclists-do-seem-to-be-in-better-shape-than-non-cyclists-on-hornby-street-can-cycling-cure-obesity-750-x-3871.jpg?resize=750%2C387&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"If you are observant, it is not hard to notice that cyclists tend to be leaner than the average person\" width=\"750\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/its-kind-of-hard-not-to-notice-the-difference-cyclists-do-seem-to-be-in-better-shape-than-non-cyclists-on-hornby-street-can-cycling-cure-obesity-750-x-3871.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/its-kind-of-hard-not-to-notice-the-difference-cyclists-do-seem-to-be-in-better-shape-than-non-cyclists-on-hornby-street-can-cycling-cure-obesity-750-x-3871.jpg?resize=300%2C155&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/its-kind-of-hard-not-to-notice-the-difference-cyclists-do-seem-to-be-in-better-shape-than-non-cyclists-on-hornby-street-can-cycling-cure-obesity-750-x-3871.jpg?resize=250%2C129&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/its-kind-of-hard-not-to-notice-the-difference-cyclists-do-seem-to-be-in-better-shape-than-non-cyclists-on-hornby-street-can-cycling-cure-obesity-750-x-3871.jpg?resize=320%2C165&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> If you are observant, it is not hard to notice that cyclists tend to be leaner than the average person<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>So how does this work? Why are so many cyclists lean? Why have you never seen a fat cyclist finishing the Tour de France? Well, the fact is that cycling burns a whole lot of calories. The precise number of calories burned while cycling depends on several factors:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Body Weight:<\/strong> Heavier individuals expend more energy to propel themselves, leading to higher calorie burn.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cycling Intensity:<\/strong> Speed and resistance (such as hills or wind) play significant roles; higher intensities result in greater calorie expenditure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Longer rides naturally burn more calories.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Metabolic Efficiency:<\/strong> Individual metabolic <strong>rates<\/strong> can influence calorie burn, with some people burning calories more efficiently than others<\/p>\n<h2>Estimating Calories Burned while Cycling<\/h2>\n<p>To estimate your calorie burn, consider the following method:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> <strong>Convert Weight to Kilograms:<\/strong> Divide your weight in pounds by 2.2. For example, a 180-pound individual weighs approximately 81.8 kg.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> <strong>Determine MET Value:<\/strong> Cycling at a moderate pace (12-14 mph or 19-22.5 km\/h) has a MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) value of about 8.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> <strong>Apply the Formula:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Calories Burned per Hour = MET \u00d7 Weight (kg) \u00d7 1\u2009hour<\/p>\n<p><strong>For our example:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>8 \u00d7 81.8 \u00d7 1 = 654.4\u2009calories\/hour<\/p>\n<p>This person would burn approximately <strong>654 calories per hour<\/strong> cycling at a moderate pace.<\/p>\n<p>For personalized calculations, online tools like the <a href=\"https:\/\/runbundle.com\/tools\/cycling\/cycling-calorie-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Cycling Calorie Calculator<\/strong><\/a> can be helpful.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-guide-for-fat-cyclists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Guide for Fat Cyclists<\/a><\/h4>\n<h2>Weight Loss Potential Through Cycling<\/h2>\n<p>Weight loss fundamentally revolves around creating a calorie deficit, where calories burned exceed calories consumed. Since approximately 3,500 calories equate to one pound of body weight, burning an extra 500 calories daily can lead to a weight loss of about one pound per week (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health).<\/p>\n<p>Cycling regularly can significantly contribute to this deficit. For example:<\/p>\n<p>Cycling for <strong>one hour at a moderate pace, three times a week<\/strong> can result in burning<strong> 1,963 calories weekly<\/strong> (654 calories per session x 3 sessions).<\/p>\n<p>Over a month, this adds up to <strong>7,852 calories burned<\/strong>, potentially leading to a weight loss of over <strong>two pounds per month<\/strong>\u2014assuming dietary intake remains consistent. This part is tricky, but it can be done if you put your mind to it.<\/p>\n<p>Over a year, this routine could contribute to a weight loss of <strong>24+ pounds<\/strong>, even without changing your diet.<\/p>\n<p>If you increase intensity (e.g., riding faster or including hills or HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), your calorie burn and weight loss potential will be even greater.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-228\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-228 tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Supplements that We Recommend for Cyclists Trying to Lose Weight <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_44662\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44662\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/45b7uGJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44662 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Precision-Hydration-Energy-gel-table.jpg?resize=150%2C198&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"198\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44662\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Precision Hydration Fuel Gel with 30 grams of carbs to fuel your long bike rides. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/45b7uGJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to see the current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44819\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44819\" style=\"width: 112px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3RRKgji\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44819\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Nuun.jpg?resize=112%2C135&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"112\" height=\"135\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44819\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nuun Sport Electrolyte Tablets. Sugar-free and sweetened with Stevia. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3RRKgji\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for the current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_44668\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44668\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bOy0bb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44668 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Dymatize-whey-protein-isolate-protein-table.jpg?resize=150%2C205&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"205\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44668\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dymatize ISO 100 Whey Protein Isolate Powder, Chocolate Peanut Butter Flavor. High protein with low carbs and fats. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bOy0bb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44671\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44671\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ce4ZWv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44671 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Naked-Pea-Protein-Powder-table.jpg?resize=150%2C209&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"209\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44671\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Naked Pea Vegan Pure Protein Powder. High protein with no carbs and fat. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ce4ZWv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><center><figure id=\"attachment_44813\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44813\" style=\"width: 112px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4cqWFmL\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44813\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Pure-protein-bars.jpg?resize=112%2C152&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"112\" height=\"152\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pure protein bars. Great tasting with excellent macros (healthy balance of protein, carbs and fats), including 20 grams of protein. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4cqWFmL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-228 from cache -->\n<h2>Practical Tips for Overweight People Starting Cycling<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Start Gradually<\/strong> \u2013 Begin with shorter sessions (20-30 minutes) at a comfortable pace to allow your body to adapt. Gradually increase duration and intensity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Set Realistic Goals<\/strong> \u2013 Aim for a sustainable weight loss of <strong>up to 1 kg (approximately 2.2 pounds) per week<\/strong>. Rapid weight loss can lead to muscle loss and fatigue (Bikeradar).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Incorporate High-Intensity Intervals (HIIT) \u2013<\/strong> Short bursts of high-speed cycling followed by recovery periods can boost metabolism and enhance fat burning.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a class=\"entry-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/reasons-bike-interval-training\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">7 Reasons to do High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on Your Bike \u2013 and How to Do It<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Track Your Progress<\/strong> \u2013 Use a fitness tracker or cycling app (like Strava or MyFitnessPal) to monitor distance, speed, and calorie expenditure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make It a Habit<\/strong> \u2013 Incorporate cycling into daily routines, such as commuting to work or running errands by bike instead of driving.&lt;\/li&gt;<\/p>\n<p>Consider Bike Commuting \u2013 In my own experience, the key was to embrace bike commuting. When I bike commuted every day, I lost weight effortlessly, without even thinking about it. Why? Because every morning I was outdoors exercising, before I even had time to think about it. Often, before the sun was even up. And then at the end of the day, I had no choice but to exercise again, in order to get home. So I was basically doing ten workouts a week. And burning thousands of extra calories. Of course, this is not feasible for everyone.<\/p>\n<h2>Cycling Indoors: A Great Alternative for Beginners<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re self-conscious about riding outdoors or live in an area with extreme weather, indoor cycling can be a fantastic option.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stationary Bikes<\/strong> \u2013 Many gyms have stationary bikes, or you can invest in one for home use.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bike Trainers<\/strong> \u2013 These devices convert your regular bicycle into an indoor trainer, allowing you to cycle year-round.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Virtual Cycling Apps<\/strong> \u2013 Platforms like Zwift or Rouvy or Peloton provide engaging workouts with virtual cycling routes and trainer-led sessions.<\/p>\n<p>For those looking to get started indoors, check out our in-depth comparison of the <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-budget-indoor-bike-trainers\/\">7 best budget indoor bike trainers here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/5-tips-to-make-indoor-cycling-more-comfortable\/\">Five Tips to Make Indoor Cycling More Comfortable<\/a><\/h4>\n<h2>Success Stories: Real-Life Weight Loss Through Cycling<\/h2>\n<p>Many individuals have successfully lost weight through consistent cycling. For example:<\/p>\n<p>Mark&#8217;s Journey: &#8220;I started cycling at 250 lbs, doing 30-minute rides three times a week. Within six months, I had lost 30 lbs and felt fitter than ever!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Lisa\u2019s Transformation: &#8220;Cycling to work daily helped me shed 40 lbs in a year without even thinking about it!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>My own story: &#8220;Cycling to work every day helped me to lose 60 lbs, and also to get into the best shape of my adult life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45066\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45066\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"45066\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-you-lose-weight-cycling\/joe-before-and-after-weight-loss\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/joe-before-and-after-weight-loss.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"joe before and after weight loss\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I personally lost a whole lot of weight cycling&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/joe-before-and-after-weight-loss.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/joe-before-and-after-weight-loss.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45066 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/joe-before-and-after-weight-loss.jpg\" alt=\"I personally lost a whole lot of weight cycling\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45066\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"45066\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-you-lose-weight-cycling\/joe-before-and-after-weight-loss\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/joe-before-and-after-weight-loss.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"joe before and after weight loss\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I personally lost a whole lot of weight cycling&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/joe-before-and-after-weight-loss.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/joe-before-and-after-weight-loss.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45066 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/joe-before-and-after-weight-loss.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"I personally lost a whole lot of weight cycling\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/joe-before-and-after-weight-loss.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/joe-before-and-after-weight-loss.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> I personally lost a whole lot of weight cycling<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These stories highlight that cycling is not just about weight loss but also about improving overall fitness, confidence, and mental well-being. The more weight you lose, the faster you will go, the more calories you will burn, the more weight you will lose, the faster you will go \u2026 it\u2019s great to be stuck in a GOOD cycle! With so many calories burned cycling, it&#8217;s no wonder so many cyclists end up in such good shape!<\/p>\n<h2>Final Thoughts: Why Cycling is One of the Best Ways to Lose Weight<\/h2>\n<p>Cycling is an effective, low-impact, and enjoyable way to burn calories and shed excess weight. It allows you to exercise at your own pace, explore scenic routes, and make fitness a fun part of daily life. If you&#8217;re overweight and considering cycling for weight loss, remember: Every ride counts! Start small, stay consistent, and enjoy the journey towards a healthier, leaner, and happier you.<\/p>\n<p>Happy cycling!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\">References used in this Post<\/h2>\n<div dir=\"auto\">1. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. \u201cThe Healthy Weight Checklist.\u201d Harvard Nutrition Source.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">2. Bikeradar. &#8220;How to Lose Weight Cycling.&#8221; Bikeradar Guide.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">3. 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Training<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 18.72px;\">Related Post: Our<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-guide-for-fat-cyclists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guide for Fat Cyclists<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">, will give you a LOT of encouragement about going out and cycling, even if you don&#8217;t look like a greyhound.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4>Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/calories-burned-on-ebike\/\">How Many Calories Can You Burn Riding an Ebike?<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/top-ten-tips-to-lose-weight-cycling\/\">Top Ten Tips to Lose Weight Cycling<\/a><\/h4>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-217\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-217 tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Our Picks for the 7 Best Budget Bike  Computers<\/center><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_22106\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22106\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2kF4qya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22106 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/cateye-velo-9-best-bike-computers-table1.jpg?resize=150%2C215&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"No. 1: CatEye Velo 9\" width=\"150\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/cateye-velo-9-best-bike-computers-table1.jpg?w=150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/cateye-velo-9-best-bike-computers-table1.jpg?resize=105%2C150&amp;ssl=1 105w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22106\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>No. 1: <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2kF4qya\">CatEye Velo 9. <\/a><\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>About $30. <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2kF4qya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current best price on Amazon.<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_45477\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45477\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3yb7GJL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45477 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Brighton-bike-computer-1.jpg?resize=150%2C242&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"242\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45477\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>No. 2: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3yb7GJL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Bryton Rider 420E Wireless GPS computer.<\/strong> <\/a><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>About $155. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4kJl6jm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current best price on Amazon.<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_41117\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41117\" style=\"width: 175px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4buC29s\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41117 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Lezyne-Macro-table1.jpg?resize=175%2C247&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"No. 3: Lezyne Macro Cycling GPS Computer\" width=\"175\" height=\"247\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41117\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>No. 3: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4buC29s\"><strong>Lezyne Macro Cycling GPS Computer. <\/strong><\/a><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">About $200. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SRLc7z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current best price on Amazon.<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_22086\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22086\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3bucee1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22086 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/CatEye-Strada-table1.jpg?resize=150%2C205&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"CatEye Strada Wireless\" width=\"150\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/CatEye-Strada-table1.jpg?w=150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/CatEye-Strada-table1.jpg?resize=110%2C150&amp;ssl=1 110w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22086\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>No. 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3bucee1\">CatEye Strada Wireless. <\/a><\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>About $65. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/45nfZRg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current best price on Amazon.<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2tr6X3J\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24017\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Cateye-Padrone-table.jpg?resize=150%2C233&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"CatEye Padrone Cycle Computer \" width=\"150\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Cateye-Padrone-table.jpg?w=150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Cateye-Padrone-table.jpg?resize=97%2C150&amp;ssl=1 97w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><center><strong>No. 5: <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2tr6X3J\">CatEye Padrone Cycle Computer. <\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong><strong>About $55. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HEW4TZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for<br \/>\ncurrent best price on Amazon.<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_33055\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33055\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/41x1Jl0\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33055 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Sigma-table.jpg?resize=150%2C161&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"161\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33055\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>No. 6: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/41x1Jl0\"><strong>Sigma Sport BC 5.12. <\/strong><\/a><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>About $22. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Tk83Zx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current best price on Amazon.<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_33066\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33066\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2VFxHtF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33066 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cateye-Padrone-table.jpg?resize=150%2C219&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" 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