The average walking speed is three mph; you are likely to burn 232 calories per hour at that pace (on average, this varies from person to person!). Running can help burn more calories but is not great for your knees. 12mph is an average cycling pace. Again, let’s assume the intensity isn’t great. With that, you are likely to burn 563 calories per hour. When you look at those figures, you can see that riding a bike does burn more calories. If you’re looking for a way to maximize your workout time and can’t decide between walking and cycling, perhaps now you have your answer!