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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.
1 met = 1kcal/kg/hr 1kcal = 3.97 btu At rest, the human body expends about 0.8 met. So, a 70 kg person at rest generates 0.8 * (3.97 btu * 70 kg) every hour. That would be about 222 btu/hr, which is not a measure of watts, so....