Originally Posted by
baron von trail
Sure. But, if someone were to ride a bike everyday for fifty miles, which is my round trip commute, then they would need at least 1500 additional calories per day to do it. I'm guessing here, but I would say that's two good size burgers and an order of fries which is at least $10 worth of food. Of course, I suspect, most of us eat that anyway.
I know that this website I used to use to record my rides says that a typical round trip is 1100-1500 calories depending 22-30 miles a day. I did not really up my calorie intake until I was riding 3 or more days a week, which is a good way to loose weight and get lean. (people at work are still confused how I can eat and not be gaining weight)
I have found that commuting in the morning and evening really ramps up the calorie burn through out the day. I am usually always hungry.