About Us

Calculate Bike Calories is a free online tool designed to help cyclists estimate their calorie expenditure during rides. We use scientifically-backed MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values from the Compendium of Physical Activities to deliver accurate calorie estimates based on your individual metrics.

Our Mission

We help cyclists of all levels — from weekend riders to competitive athletes — understand the energy demands of their rides so they can make better decisions about nutrition, training, and recovery.

How We Calculate

The calculator accounts for factors including your body weight, riding speed, distance, duration, elevation gain, and terrain type to provide personalized calorie estimates. We use the widely accepted MET formula:

Calories = MET × Weight (kg) × Duration (hours)

MET values range from 4.0 for leisurely cycling to 15.8 for competitive racing speeds. Additional energy costs from elevation gain are calculated using physics-based formulas accounting for gravitational potential energy.

Meet the Team

Our team brings together expertise in cycling, sports science, nutrition, and web development to deliver the most accurate cycling calorie calculator online.

Daniel Reed

Founder & Cycling Coach

Former competitive cyclist with 15+ years of coaching experience. Daniel combines sports science with practical cycling knowledge to help riders understand their energy expenditure.

Sarah Mitchell

Sports Science Researcher

MSc in Exercise Physiology. Sarah ensures all our calculator formulas and MET values are sourced from peer-reviewed research and the Compendium of Physical Activities.

James Cooper

Lead Developer & Data Analyst

Full-stack developer and avid cyclist. James built the calculator engine and ensures all calculations run accurately and privately in your browser.

Your Privacy

All calculations are performed locally in your browser. We don't store any of your personal data — your weight, distance, and other inputs never leave your device.

Data Sources

Our MET values are sourced from the Compendium of Physical Activities, maintained by Arizona State University. This database is the gold standard for classifying the energy costs of human physical activities and is used by researchers and health professionals worldwide.