Women cycle too!
What type of bike(s) do you own?
| 70% (275) | Mountain Bike | |
|---|---|---|
| 62% (242) | Road Bike | |
| 30% (119) | Hybrid Bike (town and country) | |
| 3% (15) | Folding Bike | |
| 0% (2) | None, I hire or borrow a bike if I need one. | |
| 57% (223) | So how many in total? |
388 voters have answered this question.
Who do you cycle with?
| 76% (295) | Friends | |
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| 51% (200) | Family | |
| 70% (273) | On your own | |
| 35% (138) | Cycling Club, please specify |
388 voters have answered this question.
Why do you cycle? Tick the choices below that apply to you.
| 41% (160) | It is a social way to meet like minded people | |
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| 26% (103) | I like races | |
| 30% (120) | I like non competitive events | |
| 54% (213) | I enjoy mountain biking | |
| 50% (197) | It is a great way to travel | |
| 86% (336) | Cycling helps keep me fit | |
| 27% (105) | For short journeys (<5km) | |
| 62% (242) | I like to challenge myself physically. | |
| 23% (93) | Other, please specify |
388 voters have answered this question.
Does anything stop you enjoying cycling a much as you would like to? Please tick the choices that apply to you.
| 56% (219) | Heavy traffic | |
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| 11% (46) | I don't feel confident in my fitness | |
| 2% (10) | I don't feel confident in my equipment | |
| 4% (16) | I find more experienced cyclists hard to approach for advice | |
| 3% (12) | I don't know where to find out more about cycling | |
| 5% (23) | The cost of cycling | |
| 16% (65) | Family commitments / children | |
| 33% (131) | Other reason, please specify | |
| 19% (74) | None of the above |
388 voters have answered this question.
Would any of the following encourage you to cycle more?
| 20% (81) | Bike to work scheme (see next question) | |
|---|---|---|
| 28% (111) | Women only cycle coaching sessions | |
| 10% (40) | Road safety lessons | |
| 14% (55) | Women only nights at bike shops | |
| 57% (224) | Better urban cycle lanes | |
| 44% (174) | Well mapped national cycle routes | |
| 13% (54) | Women only cycle clubs | |
| 23% (91) | Other, please specify |
388 voters have answered this question.
Cyclescheme is the governments scheme to fund new bicycles through salary sacrifice. Were you aware of this scheme?
| 9% (38) | Yes, I bought a mountain bike | |
|---|---|---|
| 15% (59) | Yes, I bought a road bike | |
| 32% (126) | Yes, but my employer does not run this scheme | |
| 25% (99) | Yes my employer runs this scheme but I am yet to buy a bicycle | |
| 17% (66) | No |
388 voters have answered this question.
How much do you cycle?
| 2% (8) | Hardly ever | |
|---|---|---|
| 9% (37) | Once or twice a month | |
| 10% (41) | Weekly | |
| 30% (118) | Once or twice a week | |
| 37% (146) | Almost every day | |
| 9% (38) | Every day |
388 voters have answered this question.
Where do you cycle?
| 60% (234) | Cycle paths | |
|---|---|---|
| 45% (175) | Mountain bike trail centres, if so which ones? | |
| 76% (296) | Rural roads | |
| 50% (196) | Local, natural mountain bike trails | |
| 50% (194) | City roads | |
| 6% (25) | Velodrome (track) | |
| 1% (7) | BMX track | |
| 8% (33) | Other, please specify |
388 voters have answered this question.
If you can't cycle straight from your front door, how far do you travel to go cycling?
| 19% (76) | < 10km | |
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| 25% (99) | 10-50km | |
| 13% (53) | 50-100km | |
| 9% (35) | 100-200km | |
| 63% (246) | I can and do just ride from my door |
388 voters have answered this question.
If you take part in other sports, what are they?
| 47% (179) | Running | |
|---|---|---|
| 18% (70) | Triathlon / Duathlon | |
| 31% (117) | Swimming | |
| 34% (130) | I go to the gym | |
| 1% (7) | Athletics | |
| 8% (30) | Team sports | |
| 31% (118) | Other, please specify | |
| 13% (52) | None |
375 voters have answered this question.
Are you?
| 93% (362) | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| 2% (10) | Male | |
| 3% (15) | 18 or under | |
| 83% (325) | 18 - 60 | |
| 0% (3) | 60 or over |
388 voters have answered this question.
What area do you live in?
| 34% (132) | England | |
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| 1% (7) | Ireland | |
| 59% (232) | Scotland | |
| 2% (10) | Wales | |
| 1% (7) | Other, non UK |
388 voters have answered this question.
Have you any suggestions as to what could be done to make cycling better, safer or more accessible?
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