How much riding does it take to burn off a beer?
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How much riding does it take to burn off a beer?
And I'm not talking about cat urine such as coors light or pabst- I mean a real IPA, Amber, etc.
I guess this can be broken down to how many calories are burned per mile on average, compared to the calorie content in a real beer.
I guess this can be broken down to how many calories are burned per mile on average, compared to the calorie content in a real beer.
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Boy I really want to know this one. I just started brewing my own beer. I think I might be afraid of this answer...
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Originally Posted by gonesh9
And I'm not talking about cat urine such as coors light or pabst- I mean a real IPA, Amber, etc.
I guess this can be broken down to how many calories are burned per mile on average, compared to the calorie content in a real beer.
I guess this can be broken down to how many calories are burned per mile on average, compared to the calorie content in a real beer.
https://www.primusweb.com/cgi-bin/fpc/actcalc.pl
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About 13 minutes at a race pace...
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The rule of thumb is 40 calories per mile (at a brisk pace), so around 5 miles for a 200 calorie beer.
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Originally Posted by wingnut
Boy I really want to know this one. I just started brewing my own beer. I think I might be afraid of this answer...
Oh, boy. All that malt that goes into a 5 gallon batch? Calorie counting is the last thing on my mind when I'm working up some wort!
I'm dry-hopping an IPA at the moment. It'll be a hoppy St. Paddy's day this year.
This particular recipe we call the IPD. . . Instant Panty Dropper.
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Well, most adults around 150# or more, will burn about 900 calories going 17-18mph in one hour of riding.
The average beers usually have about 150-200 calories depending on whether it's michelob or a heavier ale.
So, if you are riding fairly vigorously at 18mph, it should take you at most...
About 15 minutes. Less if you are really pushing hard.
The average beers usually have about 150-200 calories depending on whether it's michelob or a heavier ale.
So, if you are riding fairly vigorously at 18mph, it should take you at most...
About 15 minutes. Less if you are really pushing hard.
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I've always done the 20mins/5 miles per beer.
That is more my justification of quantity I'm drinking and motivation for my ride the next day.
Does anyone remember the Bicycling article on beer being good for you? Particularly post-ride... all of the anti oxidants, carbs and calories.
That is more my justification of quantity I'm drinking and motivation for my ride the next day.
Does anyone remember the Bicycling article on beer being good for you? Particularly post-ride... all of the anti oxidants, carbs and calories.
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Originally Posted by *new*guy
just drink while you're on the trainer :-P
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Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve
I've always done the 20mins/5 miles per beer.
That is more my justification of quantity I'm drinking and motivation for my ride the next day.
Does anyone remember the Bicycling article on beer being good for you? Particularly post-ride... all of the anti oxidants, carbs and calories.
That is more my justification of quantity I'm drinking and motivation for my ride the next day.
Does anyone remember the Bicycling article on beer being good for you? Particularly post-ride... all of the anti oxidants, carbs and calories.
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Originally Posted by operator
This is a non issue if you drink AFTER you ride.
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