1) What motivates you to commute by bike?
I started becasue I needed to lose some weight but I lacked the time to go to the gym to work out.
2) How often do you commute by bike?
I typically ride 5 days a week most weeks.
3) Do you commute no matter what the weather?
Usually. About the only weather I avoid is severe thunderstorms becasue of the lightning and very windy days 25 mph + winds I think that is dangerous to ride in.
4) How far is your commute?
15 miles each way
5) Do you drive a car?
Yes
If so, how often?
Before I started commuting every day. Now maybe once every 2 weeks.
6)Does your cycling supplement normal driving chores/trips?
Yes
7) What kind of bike do you commute with?
I have a road bike and a mountain bike that I use
8) Approximately how much was it?
Road bike 600 mountain bike 800
9) Why do you use the type of bike you do?
I find that the road bike is faster for me to ride on the roads. I use my mountian bike for snowy days.
10) Do you ride a bike other then for commuting?
Yes, I ride with my family for recreation and running errands.
11) What kind of bike do you ride for your other riding?
My mountain bike. It is better built to hop curbs and ride the single track that is close to where I live.
12) How long have you been riding a bike?
I rode as a kid up until the end of highschool. I started riding again 2 years ago to commute.
13) What accessories do you use for commuting specifically?
Lights, Rack, Panniers, and a trunk
14) Are there any accessories you would like? (That exist or don't exist)
So far I am happy with what is available to me.
15) How often do you perform maintenance on your bike?
I give my bike a weelky cleaning and overall check up.
16) Do you carry any supplies with you for repairs?
Yes, Tube, Patches, multi tool tire pump.
17) What do you carry with you on your commute?
I carry my work clothes and my lunch.
How do you carry it?
Put in the trunk or panniers
18) Do you ride to work in your work clothes, or cycling clothes?
I prefer to ride in cycling clothes.
19) Do you keep hygienic supplies at at work?
Yes
20) Do you keep extra clothes and shoes at work?
Yes
21) How long is your bike unattended during a given work day?
I am able to park my bike in my cubicle
22) Have you ever had a bike stolen?
No
23) Was the bike locked properly?
N/A
24) Was the lock cut/broken?
N/A
25) How do you feel about the general state of the commuter market today, are you satisfied with the products offered for commuters?
For the most part I am happy with what is out there.
26) What factors do you feel keep potential commuters from commuting?
Distance, break downs, possible assults, poor route ie not comfortable riding around lots of cars or rude drivers. percieved extra time it may take to ride to work.