How are cycling miles converted into steps?

[Francesbean]

In a competition that is tracking steps to encourage exercise. How do I convert 18 miles biked into approximate steps? It should be way more than the 1000 that tracked. 

[SteveH]

I'm afraid you can't. Fitbit's step competitions are strictly for steps and you just don't take steps when cycling.

[Francesbean]

This isn't for a fitbit competition. It seems a shame biking 18 miles is a
good activity and to not be able to count in for something promoting
physical fitness....

[Malkybaby]

I love my Zip, and one of the reasons is that when I'm cycling, I either put it in the leg pocket of my shorts, or tuck it into my sock, that way it counts each pedal revolution as a step.

Whilst not perfect, it will register a lot more steps than if I had it in a waist pocket, or if I had a wrist worn Fitbit. For your 18 miles, I would probably have gotten about 8000 - 10000 steps, which I feel is a fairer representation

[SteveH]

A lot of people find they get more steps when the fitbit is attached to the ankle in some way. Just a note of caution though, it is likely that the calories burned will be overestimated. Not a problem for many people but for those using fitbit to manage weight it may be an issue.

[Francesbean]

Thank you, that is very helpful. With so many people using pedometers to
track fitness/steps there should be a relatively easy way to make
conversions. Biking is definitely a fitness activity.