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* It is possible to relax the conscious mind more when running, allowing a zen like state of meditation. Typically a cyclist must pay attention at all times to avoid an accident.
* Running can give access to rougher trails than cycling, allowing access to remote, rugged areas.
=Calories Burned=
To compare the calories burned running and cycling, there are some conversion factors you can use to get a rough estimate. If you cycle at 15 MPH for 10 miles, that's like running for 10/3.5 or 3.7 miles. Just look up your cycling speed below and divide the number of miles by the conversion factor to get the running miles. This conversion assumes you're on a road bike, on the flat, not drafting, as well as making many other assumptions, so use this as a rough guide only.
{| {{table}}
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Cycling MPH'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Conversion Factor'''
|-
| 10||4.2
|-
| 15||3.5
|-
| 20||2.9
|-
| 25||2.3
|-
| 30||1.9
|}