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Old 04-25-13 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by HardyWeinberg
Yes. Running would burn more. Bicycles were invented as labor *saving* devices. Biking is intended to get you there faster on less energy.
This. Walking and running per mile both burn many more calories than biking. Per time? Now it depends on how much effort you're putting out walking/running or biking.
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