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The power a human can generate is highly dependent on the duration of the effort. In a four-second burst, a weightlifter might generate 3 horsepower. A world-class cyclist will generate 0.65 hp for a 1-hour time trial -- all-out effort. Most recreational cyclists generate about 0.35 hp for a sustained (2 hour) ride. Consider 1 hp to be the absolute maximum you can generate, and this chart will give you a rough idea of how fast you'll go, depending on your bike.
For example: 1  1 horsepower is equivalent to 746 watts. 2  So if you took a 1-horsepower horse and put it on a treadmill, it could operate a generator producing a continuous 746 watts. 3  1 horsepower (over the course of an hour) is equivalent to 2,545 BTU (British thermal units).