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Meetings of the Board of Directors of ABC are held the first Wednesday of each month at Amerischool located at 1333 W Camelback Rd. Phoenix Az 85013. The buisness meeting begins at 7pm. We hope to see you there!
 
Suggest program ideas for the Board Meetings by emailing Neill@azbikeclub.org

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291days since
ABC Desert Classic 2011

180days since
Grand Canyon Overnight 2011

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If you need assistance please contact Kristi@azbikeclub.org or 928-202-2658

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Survey Says

This snapshot was taken at 150 Surveys. The ABC Board wants to thank each of you for your continued support.
 
 
Summary

Gender
Male 106 72%
Female 42 29%
 
Age Group
Under 18 0 0%
18-24 1 1%
24-40 8 5%
41-55 51 34%
Over 56 89 60%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
 
My primary residence is in...
Phoenix 69 46%
Scottsdale, Paradise Valley or Fountain Hills 28 19%
Peoria or Glendale 14 9%
Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Apache Junction 12 8%
Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Surprise, Sun City 5 3%
Maricopa County (outside of city limits) 9 6%
Outside of Maricopa County 4 3%
Outside of Arizona 2 1%
Other 9 6%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
Do you have regular access to the Internet?
Yes 147 99%
No 1 1%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
Are you currently a member of ABC?
Yes 130 88%
No 18 12%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
Do you ride a mountain bike?
Do not ride mountain bike 68 46%
1-2 times week 19 13%
1-2 times month 14 10%
Very seldom 48 33%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
How would you like to recieve the ABC newsletter?
Website only 27 18%
Email 109 75%
Printed copy mailed 23 16%
Other 3 2%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
How do you hear about rides?
Newsletter 97 66%
Website 51 35%
Chapter communication 38 26%
Other 17 12%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
What level of rides do you (or would you) feel comfortable participating in?
20+mph 21 14%
18-20 39 26%
16-18 46 31%
14-16 45 30%
12-14 28 19%
8-12 mph 12 8%
Mixed rides 14 9%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
I ride every...
Day 22 15%
Week 94 66%
Month 2 1%
Other 25 18%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
When I go for a bike ride on weekends it is typically...
Less than 5 miles 2 1%
More than 5 but less than 10 miles 4 3%
More than 10 but less than 20 miles 15 10%
More than 20 but less than 40 miles 74 50%
More than 40 but less than 80 miles 57 39%
80 miles or more 5 3%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
When I go for a bike ride on week days it is typically...
Less than 5 miles 9 6%
More than 5 but less than 10 miles 11 8%
More than 10 but less than 20 miles 51 36%
More than 20 but less than 40 miles 60 42%
More than 40 but less than 80 miles 15 10%
80 miles or more 0 0%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
Are you currently a member of any other cycling organization(s)?
GABA 30 43%
CAzB 16 23%
PMBC [Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club] 18 26%
League of American Bicyclists 20 29%
Other 24 35%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
On average, how many ABC rides do you participate in each year?
None 23 16%
1 25 17%
2 or 3 35 24%
4 or 5 10 7%
5 or more 56 39%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
What are the primary reasons you go on rides?
Leisure 57 40%
Physical Fitness 121 85%
Challenge 42 29%
Camaraderie/Socializing 94 66%
End-of-Ride Party 7 5%
Other 14 10%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
Which type of rides do you (or would you) typically participate in?
Short-day rides 87 61%
Long-day rides 89 62%
Over-night rides 49 34%
Century rides 40 28%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
Is there a type or distance of ride that you feel is missing from ABC?
ABC should have more long-day rides
Strongly agree
Strongly disagree
1 -
Strongly agree
18 13%
2 34 25%
3 73 54%
4 8 6%
5 -
Strongly disagree
2 1%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
Overall I am satisfied with ABC rides?
Strongly agree
Strongly disagree
1 -
Strongly agree
29 21%
2 45 33%
3 40 30%
4 15 11%
5 -
Strongly disagree
6 4%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
ABC should have more short-day rides
Strongly agree
Strongly disagree
1 -
Strongly agree
13 10%
2 49 38%
3 49 38%
4 -
Strongly disagree
17 13%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
ABC should have more over-night rides
Strongly agree
Strongly disagree
1 -
Strongly agree
17 13%
2 28 22%
3 46 35%
4 24 18%
5 -
Strongly disagree
15 12%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
ABC should have more century rides
Strongly agree
Strongly disagree
1 -
Strongly agree
19 15%
2 25 19%
3 62 48%
4 18 14%
5 -
Strongly disagree
5 4%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
I find ABC rides to be well staffed?
1 33 25%
2 44 33%
3 40 30%
4 10 8%
5 6 5%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
I would be interested in attending annual presentation on cycling
1 32 24%
2 30 22%
3 32 24%
4 26 19%
5 14 10%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
I would be interested in (#) social events each year in addition to our Holiday Party
1 26 20%
2 25 19%
3 45 35%
4 16 12%
5 17 13%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
Do you currently volunteer to help with ABC rides or activities?
yes 41 28%
no 103 72%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
What would encourage you to volunteer more?
Meetings and rides closer to home 34 32%
Other volunteer support 16 15%
Incentives 16 15%
Direct contact/advance notice 41 39%
Other 24 23%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
 
ABC is interested in creating a volunteer sub-committees.
Advocacy 23 38%
Documentation/history 4 7%
Board/administration 9 15%
Teaching/outreach 14 23%
Budget/finance 3 5%
Communication/technology enhancement 9 15%
Ride organizing 30 50%
Event/activities organizing 21 35%
Publicity/marketing 13 22%
Other 4 7%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
On average, how many other rides do you participate in each year?
None 17 12%
1 18 13%
2 or 3 45 32%
4 or 5 18 13%
5 or more 43 30%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
I feel my needs and/or voice as an ABC member is adequately being satisfied?
Strongly agree
Strongly disagree
1 -
Strongly agree
17 13%
2 39 30%
3 55 42%
4 15 12%
5 -
Strongly disagree
4 3%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
I find it convenient to register for ABC rides and activities?
Strongly agree
Strongly disagree
1 -
Strongly agree
46 34%
2 48 36%
3 30 22%
4 6 4%
5 -
Strongly disagree
5 4%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
I feel ABC has adequate and accessible information on cycling and safety?
Strongly agree
Strongly disagree
1 -
Strongly agree
32 24%
2 53 39%
3 35 26%
4 11 8%
5 -
Strongly disagree
4 3%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
I am satisfied with the support services provided on ABC rides (pick-ups, cargo transport, refreshments and frequency offered, bike maintenance, repair assistance, ect.)?
Strongly agree
Strongly disagree
1 -
Strongly agree
31 24%
2 49 38%
3 41 32%
4 5 4%
5 -
Strongly disagree
3 2%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
ABC provides a safe environment for cycling?
Strongly agree
Strongly disagree
1 -
Strongly agree
39 30%
2 44 33%
3 40 30%
4 5 4%
5 -
Strongly disagree
4 3%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.