Which one of these is more beneficial?

[lonely_but_looking]

I need to lose some weight and just bought a bike and need some help. Would it be better to ride a longer amount of time at a slower pace or to ride for a shorter amount of time at a more intense rate. Thanks in advance for answers. Give me other options and maybe times if you want.

[Anonymous]

Shorter, more intense rides are better. If you can stretch out those intense runs to the point where you can barely peddle anymore, that would be ideal. You want an elevated heart rate.

[martyfellow]

As with other types of exercise, alternating look slow workouts with short intense ones is the best way to get overall fitness levels higher.

[NerdInDenial]

Short amount of time at an intense rate; it's closer to interval training.