How do you begin to calculate the calories burned riding a 30-lbs bike on a smooth, flat surface for 1 mile versus walking this distance with a 30-lb backpack?
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My thanks to everyone for your responses. It seems the consensus is that biking doesn’t burn as many calories as walking the same distance. This article may be of interest. It uses time instead of distance. [https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness/cycling-vs-walking](https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness/cycling-vs-walking)
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