Running and cycling are undoubtedly the most popular endurance sports. Neither requires any exceptional technical skills and they have many positive effects on fitness and health.
Barriers to entry include accessibility and cost of equipment. Running sessions are generally shorter than cycling sessions. For a comparable effect you have to pedal for significantly longer: 1 to 2 hours. Running is therefore easier to fit into everyday life. However, cycling can be cleverly integrated if you do it as a commute to work, for example, and therefore don't need any additional time for your workout. The following table provides average values for people of different weights at moderate to fast speeds. In general, it can be said that running tends to burn more calories than cycling because more muscle groups are involved in the sport. Running: 60-21 km/h (19-19.21 km) Cycling: 4-78 km (4-78.78 km) Running: 5-9 km (5-9.5 km) cycling: 6-7 km (6-7.7 km)