We all want to know how many calories we burn cycling for 20 minutes or 30 minutes, an hour or a mile, but it can be hard to get an exact figure. You can find quick and easy calculators for how many calories you burn cycling, but sometimes it's as simple as that.

If you're looking to lose a few pounds, cycling is a great thing, and fun too! Cycling long distances, or short and fast rides, are both healthy and fun. What you eat also matters, although you don't have to give up your favorite foods to lose weight.