A Survey for new and novice cyclists

Please take a moment during your visit to help your salesman understand
your needs as a cyclist. Your answers to this survey are confidential. The
data is intended to be used for the purpose of designing instructional pro-
grams for cyclists.
About You 16-25 years old 26-35 years old
Gender Please identify your age group. 36-50 years old 50+ years old
Male How would you classify yourself as a cyclist?
Female Experienced/confident Returning to cycling
Competent but don’t like busy roads Beginner
Riding Experience
Do you currently own a bicycle? Y Ν If yes, do you ride it? Y Ν
What sort of bicycle do you own? mountain bike road bike hybrid cruiser __________
How many speeds are on the bike you own? 1 3 10 or more
When you leave your house, where do you envision yourself riding your bike?
flat roads hilly roads bike paths and parks mountain biking city riding
please clarify:________________________________________________________________________
Limiting Factors - On a scale of 1-5, what factors limit you from cycling more often?
Factor Rating
Not a Factor Very Important
My bicycle needs repairs 1 2 3 4 5
I do not feel confident riding on the road 1 2 3 4 5
I don’t understand how to use the gears correctly 1 2 3 4 5
I fear that I will break down and be unable to fix my bike 1 2 3 4 5
I do not feel skilled or prepared for the weather conditions 1 2 3 4 5
Speed and/or number of motor vehicles 1 2 3 4 5
Not enough multi-use paths (rail trails) 1 2 3 4 5
Poor condition of roads or bike paths 1 2 3 4 5
The terrain is bad (steep hills) 1 2 3 4 5
Encouraging Factors - What would encourage you to bicycle more?
Factor Rating
Not a Factor Very Important
Education on handling characteristics (shifting, braking) 1 2 3 4 5
Education on road safety 1 2 3 4 5
Education on how to be a more efficient rider 1 2 3 4 5
The ability to repair a flat and make other minor adjust-
1 2 3 4 5
ments on the road
More bike lanes on marked roads 1 2 3 4 5
Better access to rail trails 1 2 3 4 5

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