What are the various energy transformations that occur when you are riding a bicycle?

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(N/A) When riding a bicycle, the chemical energy stored in the body of the cyclist (muscular energy) is converted into the kinetic energy of the bicycle's pedals and wheels.
As the bicycle moves, this kinetic energy is used to overcome friction between the tires and the road, as well as air resistance, which eventually dissipates as heat energy.
Thus, the transformation chain is: $\text{Chemical Energy} \rightarrow \text{Muscular Energy} \rightarrow \text{Kinetic Energy} \rightarrow \text{Heat Energy (due to friction)}.$

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