Cycling+Study+Document

Purpose
To plan and propose an interactive system developed around the lifestyle of a cyclist.

Method
Please take at least 5 minutes to answer some or all of the following questions that will help to form the basis of a class assignment revolving around studying cycling within the city. Indicate the questions you have answered by placing the number in front of your answer.

If possible, please submit your responses by 12 AM, Monday, October 22. Responses after this date will still be accepted and greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

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Questions
1. Why do you cycle? (Example: convenience; exercise; affordability; etc.) Please explain.

2. What level are you in terms of experience: Novice, Intermediate, or Advanced?

3. How often do you cycle? Please estimate if you need to.

4. What feelings would you associate with cycling?

5. What type of environment(s) do you usually cycle in or which environments do you prefer? (Example: parks, downtown streets, off-road, tracks, residential areas; etc.)

6. How do changes in weather affect the usage of your bicycle? What are the alternatives in bad weather situations?

7. Do you usually cycle by yourself or with others?

8. Do you participate in any community events or activities associated with cycling? Please explain. If not, would you be interested and what sort of events would you look for?

9. Do you belong to any cycling groups or organizations?

10. How do you feel about the prevalence, acceptance, and accommodation of cyclists in the city?

11. Do you feel that within the city the activity of cycling is made affordable and easy to maintain?

12. Is there anything you would change about the current bike laws and regulations? If so, what and why?

13. How do you feel about the creation of a system that delivers personalized news feeds to bicyclists? (For example: info on bike routes; bike related events; weather reports; lists of repair shops nearest to your location; etc.) What other sort of features would you look for in this type of system?

14. Would you be interested in a system that allowed you to create your own cycling profile and allowed you to interact with other cyclists within the area? Please explain.

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Thank you again for your time!