Originally Posted by
pubb
Another thing to bear in mind is that if you want to lose weight, you need to have a caloric deficit (i.e. expend more than you take in). It is far easier to create that deficit at your table than on your bike.
When you start biking lots, you will want to eat lots. Resist the urge. You could actually wind up GAINING weight.
Good luck to you!
Pubb
+1 You aren't burning that many calories riding. Figure on 40-50 calories a mile. When you first start out, you aren't able to ride enough to burn a significant number of calories. You have to watch what you eat.