Biking or cycling is a great way to stay in shape and get some fresh air. Cycling can improve your cardiovascular function, your leg strength, your balance and your coordination. And, riding a bike can help improve your mood, too. Biking to or from work can help cut down on pollution as well. How many calories you burn cycling depends on your speed, weight and gender. You can see how many calories you burn for biking/cycling 10-11.9 mph using the calculator below. If you plan on mountain biking you can check your calories burned here.