Originally Posted by
Trakhak
Distance is the wrong limit to impose, unless you're determined to make riding look as if it's a less energy-consuming workout intrinsically, which it is not. As has been pointed out repeatedly (and patiently) in this thread, ride and run at a rate of 200 watts for an hour, and you'll have used the same amount of energy.
Sigh... by this logic one would never determine which requires more energy because you are gaging output by energy expended.
As I have patiently pointed out, to make any sort of comparison you need an external parameter such as distance or time. Comparing 200watts running to 200watts cycling is nonsensical. They are the same. How much distance is covered in how much time determines the difference. Or, conversely, over a set time/distance which requires more energy can also be compared. Running requires more.