Cycling Questionnaire
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Any data collated through this survey will not be shared with any other parties. The purpose of this survey is to help understand local cyclists and their needs.
Answer1 / What type of bicycle do you have? / Please mark all that apply
a / Road bike/Racer / Yes
b / Hybrid / Cyclocross
c / Mountain bike / Yes
d / Folding bike / Brompton
e / Electric bike / Other - Recumberant
2 / What reasons do you cycle / Please mark all that apply
a / For leisure / Yes
b / For sport/racing / Triathlons
c / As a mode of transport (eg to get to work/college/shops) / Yes
3 / How often to you ride a bike / Please mark one
a / Most days
b / 1-3 times a week / Yes
c / 2-4 times a month
d / Monthly
e / Less than once a month
4 / How many miles do you cycle in an average month
a / Don’t know
b / Less than 10 miles
c / 10 – 24 miles
d / 25 – 50 miles
e / More than 50 miles / Yes
5 / What is the MAIN reason for travelling on your bike (ie. What you do most) / Please mark one
a / Going to work/college/school / Yes
b / Going to the shops
c / Going to a leisure destination (eg. Sports centre, cinema, etc)
d / Going nowhere in particular – cycle for leisure / Yes
e / Other. Please state…..
6 / Please indicate ALL of the reasons that you cycle / Please mark all that apply
a / Going to work/college/school / Yes
b / Going to the shops / Yes
c / Going to a leisure destination (eg. Sports centre, cinema, etc) / Yes (Sometimes)
d / Going to friends/relatives / No
e / Going nowhere in particular – cycle for leisure / Yes
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(ie, breaks & gears checked/adjusted; tyres checked/inflated; headset & bottom bracket tension, lubricated) / Please mark one
a / Never
b / 6 monthly
c / Annually
d / Less than annually
e / When something goes wrong / Yes
8 / Do you service your bike yourself? / Please mark one
a / Yes
b / No / Yes
c / Sometimes
9 / Do you pay someone to service your bike / Please mark one
a / Yes / Yes
b / No
10 / How much do/or would you pay for a service
(ie, breaks & gears checked/adjusted; tyres checked/inflated; headset & bottom bracket tension, lubricated, and recommendations listed)
a / I currently pay approximately…… / £70
b / I would pay approximately…… / £
c / I would not pay some
11 / Why do you pay to have your bike serviced rather than doing it yourself. / Please mark all that apply
a / Not applicable. I do not pay to have my bike serviced
b / I don’t have the time
c / I don’t have the tools
d / I don’t have the know-how / Yes
e / I want an expert to do it, so I know the job is done right.
Other. Please state….
12 / Who do you usually use to service your bike? / Please mark one
a / Not applicable – I do it myself or don’t have it serviced.
b / A cycle shop / Yes
c / A friend/cycle club member
d / A bike servicing specialist
13 / What is your main reason for choosing cycling over other modes of transport / Please mark one
a / Health & fitness
b / Cost
c / The environment
d / Enjoyment / Yes
e / Speed of travel
Other. Please state…
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a / Health & fitness / Yes
b / Cost
c / The environment
d / Enjoyment
e / Speed of travel / Yes
f / Other. Please state…
ABOUT YOU…
1 / Male
Female / Yes
2 / Age
a / Under 16
b / 16 – 18
c / 18 – 24
d / 25 – 34
e / 25 – 44 / Yes
f / 45 – 54
g / 55 – 64
h / 65+
3 / Marital status
a / Married / Yes
b / Widowed
c / Divorced
d / Separated
e / Single
4 / Occupation
a / Full time education
b / Part time employment
c / Full time employment / Yes
d / Self employed
e / Unemployed
f / Retired
5 / Number of children under 16 / 0
6 / What area do you live in? / Leytonstone
We are hoping to grow a new local business which should be of interest to local cyclists. If you would like to hear more about this business, please can you provide your email address and/or a contact number. Thank you.
Email:
Mobile: 07717 377798
Any Other Comments:
I would pay for someone to teach me the basic bike maintenance. How to fix the breaks etc.
Thank you. Please return to
Or post to 44 Mansfield Hill, London, E4 7JT