2012 National Bike MS Demographic Survey - Southern California
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Thank you for being part of Bike MS, the national cycling event benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
We want to learn more about you and your Bike MS experience. What did you love? What could we do better next time?
Providing your name and contact information is optional, but we do encourage it, as it helps us follow up if you have questions and identify any issues that may be local, regional, or national in scope.
We realize this survey is a bit long, but we really value your opinion and want to know as much about you and your experience as possible, to ensure that we are offering the best event possible. Thank you again for participating and for taking the time to share your feedback!
Please tell us a little bit about yourself...
What gender are you?
Please tell us a little bit about yourself... What gender are you?
Male
Female
How old are you?
How old are you?
Under 18
18-24
25 – 34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65 and over
Which of these best describes your ethnicity?
Which of these best describes your ethnicity?
White/Caucasian
Asian
Native American
Black/African American
Hispanic/Latin
Multi-Racial
Other
What is your current relationship status?
What is your current relationship status?
Single
Dating
Married/In a committed relationship
Divorced/Seperated
Widowed
Which of these describe your highest level of education?
Which of these describe your highest level of education?
Some high school
Completed high school
Some college
College degree
Graduate degree
Doctorate degree
What is your current employment status?
What is your current employment status?
Employed
Self-employed
Not currently employed
A homemaker
A student
Retired
Unable to work
What is your yearly estimated total household income?
What is your yearly estimated total household income?
$0 - $39,999
$40,000 - $59,999
$60,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $99,999
$100,000 - $199,999
$200,000 or more
What type of work do you do?
What type of work do you do?
Accounting / Finance / Insurance
Administrative / Clerical
Arts/Entertainment
Banking / Real Estate / Mortgage Professionals
Biotech / R&D / Science
Building Construction / Skilled Trades
Business / Strategic Management
Creative / Design
Customer Support / Client Care
Editorial / Writing
Education / Training
Engineering
Food Services / Hospitality
Human Resources
IT / Software Development
Installation / Maintenance / Repair
Legal
Logistics / Transportation
Manufacturing / Production / Operations
Marketing / Product/Communications
Medical / Health
Military/Retired Military
Nonprofit/Philanthropy
Other
Project / Program Management
Public Service
Quality Assurance / Safety
Sales / Retail / Business Development
Security / Protective Services
Transportation
Which best represents your current housing?
Which best represents your current housing?
Own
Rent
Other
Do you have children? (Check all that apply)
Do you have children? (Check all that apply)
Under the age of 13
Ages 13-18
Ages 19-22
Over 22
No children
Please provide as much contact information as you feel comfortable sharing.
Please provide as much contact information as you feel comfortable sharing.
Name:
Company:
Address:
Address 2:
City/Town:
State:
-- select state --
AL Alabama
AK Alaska
AS American Samoa
AZ Arizona
AR Arkansas
CA California
CO Colorado
CT Connecticut
DE Delaware
DC District of Columbia
FM Federated States of Micronesia
FL Florida
GA Georgia
GU Guam
HI Hawaii
ID Idaho
IL Illinois
IN Indiana
IA Iowa
KS Kansas
KY Kentucky
LA Louisiana
ME Maine
MH Marshall Islands
MD Maryland
MA Massachusetts
MI Michigan
MN Minnesota
MS Mississippi
MO Missouri
MT Montana
NE Nebraska
NV Nevada
NH New Hampshire
NJ New Jersey
NM New Mexico
NY New York
NC North Carolina
ND North Dakota
MP Northern Mariana Islands
OH Ohio
OK Oklahoma
OR Oregon
PW Palau
PA Pennsylvania
PR Puerto Rico
RI Rhode Island
SC South Carolina
SD South Dakota
TN Tennessee
TX Texas
UT Utah
VT Vermont
VI Virgin Islands
VA Virginia
WA Washington
WV West Virginia
WI Wisconsin
WY Wyoming
ZIP:
Country:
Email Address:
Phone Number:
Now, please tell us about your Bike MS experience this year.
I had a blast at Bike MS!
Now, please tell us about your Bike MS experience this year. I had a blast at Bike MS!
Strongly agree
Agree
Somewhat agree
Somewhat disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
What was the BEST part about your ride this year?
What was the BEST part about your ride this year?
If there was one thing you could add to or change about the ride, what would it be?
If there was one thing you could add to or change about the ride, what would it be?
How many years have you been participating in Bike MS rides?
How many years have you been participating in Bike MS rides?
This was my first Bike MS ride
2
3
4
5
6-9
10 or more
How far did you travel to participate in Bike MS?
How far did you travel to participate in Bike MS?
under 5 miles
6-15 miles
16-25 miles
26-50 miles
51-100 miles
100+ miles
How far would you be willing to travel to participate in Bike MS?
How far would you be willing to travel to participate in Bike MS?
under 5 miles
6-15 miles
16-25 miles
26-50 miles
51-100 miles
100+ miles
Do you plan to participate in Bike MS next year?
Do you plan to participate in Bike MS next year?
Yes, absolutely!
Yes, if it fits into my schedule
Yes, but I plan to do a different ride
Maybe
No
Additional Comments
Which route did you ride on Saturday?
Which route did you ride on Saturday?
30 mile
65 mile
100 mile
Which route did you ride on Sunday?
Which route did you ride on Sunday?
35 mile
60 mile
I did not ride on Sunday
Please rate our pre-event information and resources
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Rider registration process
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Please rate our pre-event information and resources Rider registration process Very Satisfied
Rider registration process Satisfied
Rider registration process Neutral
Rider registration process Dissatisfied
Rider registration process Very Dissatisfied
Rider registration process Not Applicable
Packet pick-up
Packet pick-up Very Satisfied
Packet pick-up Satisfied
Packet pick-up Neutral
Packet pick-up Dissatisfied
Packet pick-up Very Dissatisfied
Packet pick-up Not Applicable
Printed materials
Printed materials Very Satisfied
Printed materials Satisfied
Printed materials Neutral
Printed materials Dissatisfied
Printed materials Very Dissatisfied
Printed materials Not Applicable
Phone calls from Chapter
Phone calls from Chapter Very Satisfied
Phone calls from Chapter Satisfied
Phone calls from Chapter Neutral
Phone calls from Chapter Dissatisfied
Phone calls from Chapter Very Dissatisfied
Phone calls from Chapter Not Applicable
Emails from Chapter
Emails from Chapter Very Satisfied
Emails from Chapter Satisfied
Emails from Chapter Neutral
Emails from Chapter Dissatisfied
Emails from Chapter Very Dissatisfied
Emails from Chapter Not Applicable
Bike MS website
Bike MS website Very Satisfied
Bike MS website Satisfied
Bike MS website Neutral
Bike MS website Dissatisfied
Bike MS website Very Dissatisfied
Bike MS website Not Applicable
Fundraising tools
Fundraising tools Very Satisfied
Fundraising tools Satisfied
Fundraising tools Neutral
Fundraising tools Dissatisfied
Fundraising tools Very Dissatisfied
Fundraising tools Not Applicable
Training rides
Training rides Very Satisfied
Training rides Satisfied
Training rides Neutral
Training rides Dissatisfied
Training rides Very Dissatisfied
Training rides Not Applicable
Please rate the following regarding the Bike MS route
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Overall organization of the event
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Please rate the following regarding the Bike MS route Overall organization of the event Very Satisfied
Overall organization of the event Satisfied
Overall organization of the event Neutral
Overall organization of the event Dissatisfied
Overall organization of the event Very Dissatisfied
Overall organization of the event Not Applicable
Event venue (San Buenaventura Park)
Event venue (San Buenaventura Park) Very Satisfied
Event venue (San Buenaventura Park) Satisfied
Event venue (San Buenaventura Park) Neutral
Event venue (San Buenaventura Park) Dissatisfied
Event venue (San Buenaventura Park) Very Dissatisfied
Event venue (San Buenaventura Park) Not Applicable
Medical support
Medical support Very Satisfied
Medical support Satisfied
Medical support Neutral
Medical support Dissatisfied
Medical support Very Dissatisfied
Medical support Not Applicable
Bike mechanic support
Bike mechanic support Very Satisfied
Bike mechanic support Satisfied
Bike mechanic support Neutral
Bike mechanic support Dissatisfied
Bike mechanic support Very Dissatisfied
Bike mechanic support Not Applicable
On-course support (i.e. SAG)
On-course support (i.e. SAG) Very Satisfied
On-course support (i.e. SAG) Satisfied
On-course support (i.e. SAG) Neutral
On-course support (i.e. SAG) Dissatisfied
On-course support (i.e. SAG) Very Dissatisfied
On-course support (i.e. SAG) Not Applicable
Rest stops
Rest stops Very Satisfied
Rest stops Satisfied
Rest stops Neutral
Rest stops Dissatisfied
Rest stops Very Dissatisfied
Rest stops Not Applicable
Meals
Meals Very Satisfied
Meals Satisfied
Meals Neutral
Meals Dissatisfied
Meals Very Dissatisfied
Meals Not Applicable
Scenery
Scenery Very Satisfied
Scenery Satisfied
Scenery Neutral
Scenery Dissatisfied
Scenery Very Dissatisfied
Scenery Not Applicable
Safety
Safety Very Satisfied
Safety Satisfied
Safety Neutral
Safety Dissatisfied
Safety Very Dissatisfied
Safety Not Applicable
Route Marking and Signage
Route Marking and Signage Very Satisfied
Route Marking and Signage Satisfied
Route Marking and Signage Neutral
Route Marking and Signage Dissatisfied
Route Marking and Signage Very Dissatisfied
Route Marking and Signage Not Applicable
Difficulty
Difficulty Very Satisfied
Difficulty Satisfied
Difficulty Neutral
Difficulty Dissatisfied
Difficulty Very Dissatisfied
Difficulty Not Applicable
Thank you for raising money through Bike MS to support the work of the National MS Society. How much money did you raise this year?
Thank you for raising money through Bike MS to support the work of the National MS Society. How much money did you raise this year?
less than $100
$101-$250
$251-$499
$500-$1000
$1000+
How did you fundraise? (check all that apply)
How did you fundraise? (check all that apply)
Personal email
Social Networking (Facebook or Twitter)
National MS Society online tools
Letter writing
In person asks (face to face)
Hosting private fundraising events (bake sale, car wash, etc)
Other (please specify)
Did the fundraising incentives offered encourage you to raise more money?
Did the fundraising incentives offered encourage you to raise more money?
Yes
No
I wasn't aware of fundraising incentives
What was your primary motivation to fundraise?
What was your primary motivation to fundraise?
I wanted to support the National MS Society
I wanted to support my team’s fundraising efforts
I wanted to honor those living with MS
I wanted to support this event specifically
I needed to meet the fundraising minimum
None of the above
What would have motivated you to raise even more money for Bike MS, benefitting the National MS Society? (Check all that apply)
What would have motivated you to raise even more money for Bike MS, benefitting the National MS Society? (Check all that apply)
A prize or reward
Acknowledgement on the website
Recognition at the event
Personal communication from the Society staff
Better fundraising tools provided by the Society
More motivation from my team
Nothing
Other (please specify)
What is the primary reason you participated in Bike MS?
What is the primary reason you participated in Bike MS?
I heard it was an amazing experience
Great exercise
Fun
The personal challenge
Camraderie with friends/family
To raise money for the National MS Society
I wanted to support the cause, creating a world free of MS
A friend/family member asked me to participate
My company/church/community group asked me to participate as part of a team
Other (please specify)
What are the other reasons you participated in Bike MS? (select all the apply)
What are the other reasons you participated in Bike MS? (select all the apply)
I heard it was an amazing experience
Great exercise
Fun
The personal challenge
Camraderie with friends/family
To raise money for the National MS Society
I wanted to support the cause, creating a world free of MS
A friend/family member asked me to participate
My company/church/community group asked me to participate as part of a team
Other (please specify)
What is your connection to MS? (select all that apply)
What is your connection to MS? (select all that apply)
I have MS
I have a family member with MS
I have a friend with MS
I have a co-worker with MS
I don't have a connection to MS
Other (please specify)
When you participated in Bike MS, were you aware of the corporate sponsors that supported the event? (check all that apply)
When you participated in Bike MS, were you aware of the corporate sponsors that supported the event? (check all that apply)
Yes, I received a goodie bag and/or enjoyed "freebies" during the event
Yes, I noticed sponsors on the shirt
Yes, I noticed signage that recognized sponsors
Other
No, I was not aware of corporate sponsors
Additional Sponsor Comments:
Please identify specific Bike MS corporate sponsors you recall and why.
Please identify specific Bike MS corporate sponsors you recall and why.
How likely would you be to support a company who sponsors Bike MS?
How likely would you be to support a company who sponsors Bike MS?
Very Likely
Likely
No difference
Unlikely
Very Unlikely
What type of bike do you ride? (check all that apply)
What type of bike do you ride? (check all that apply)
Road
Mountain
Hybrid
Recumbent
Tricycle
Other (please specify)
How much did you spend to get ready for the Bike MS ride?
How much did you spend to get ready for the Bike MS ride?
Less than $100
$100-$249
$250-$499
$500-$999
$1,000 or more
What items or services did your purchase for the Bike MS ride? (check all that apply)
What items or services did your purchase for the Bike MS ride? (check all that apply)
Bike
Clothing
Gloves
Health club/gym membership
Helmet
Nutritional supplements
Personal trainer
Shoes
Tools
Tires
Tune-up
Other (please specify)
Where do you purchase most of your cycling supplies? (check one)
Where do you purchase most of your cycling supplies? (check one)
Independent/local bike shop
Sporting goods store (like REI or Dick's)
Discount store/Mass Merchandiser (like Walmart)
Mail order
Online
Other (please specify)
Did you train for Bike MS? (select all that apply)
Did you train for Bike MS? (select all that apply)
Yes. I trained on my own.
Yes. I trained using a smartphone "app"
Yes. I trained with TrainingPeaks
Yes. I trained using a training program from a fitness magazine.
Yes. I found a training program online.
Yes. I trained with my team
Yes. I trained with my friends
Yes. I trained with a coach/personal trainer
Yes. I trained with my cycling club
Yes. I participated in training rides hosted by my local bike shop
No. I did not need to train.
No. I did not train, but wish I had!
On average, during the season, how many miles do you ride per week?
On average, during the season, how many miles do you ride per week?
Less than 10 miles
10-25 miles
26-50 miles
51-100 miles
More than 100 miles
On average, during the season, how often do you ride per week?
On average, during the season, how often do you ride per week?
Less than 1 time
1-2 times
3-4 times
5 or more times
Did you participate as a member of a team?
Did you participate as a member of a team?
Yes, on a team with coworkers
Yes, on a team with mostly friends
Yes, on a team with mostly family
Yes, on a team I found through the website or Society staff
No, as an individual
If yes, what was your team name?
Which other National MS Society events have you participated in?
Which other National MS Society events have you participated in?
Walk MS
Challenge Walk
MuckRuckus MS
Other
None
Please tell us what type of physical activities you enjoy on a regular basis. (Check all that apply)
Please tell us what type of physical activities you enjoy on a regular basis. (Check all that apply)
Bicycling
Skiing/snowboarding
Running
Gym/Boot camp
Camping/Hiking
Organized sports (i.e. baseball, soccer, football, etc)
Pilates/Yoga
Rowing
Golf
Tennis
Walking
Other (please specify)
How did you hear about Bike MS? (check all that apply)
How did you hear about Bike MS? (check all that apply)
Family member or Friend
Co-Worker
Print Advertisement
Radio/TV Advertisement
Email
Mail
Search engine (Google, etc)
National MS Society Facebook/Twitter
Magazine/Newspaper Article
Bike MS Website
National MS Society Website
YouTube
Community Calendar
Health club/gym/cycling club
Brochure
Other (please specify)
Do you participate in other organized athletic events like Bike MS? (Check all that apply.)
Do you participate in other organized athletic events like Bike MS? (Check all that apply.)
No
Yes, 3Ks/5Ks
Yes, 10Ks
Yes, Half marathons
Yes, Marathons
Yes, Sprint triathlons/Duathlons
Yes, Olympic/Ironman Triathlons
Yes, Multi Day Bike Rides/Tour
Yes, Mud events (MuckRuckus MS, etc)
Other (please specify)
How do you find out about local events or activities for participation? (Check all that apply.)
How do you find out about local events or activities for participation? (Check all that apply.)
Online sports/activity calendar
Family or Friend
Co-Worker
Print Advertisement
Radio/TV Advertisement
Email/Newsletter
Magazine/Newspaper Article
Search Engine
Community Calendar
Brochure
Other
Have you participated in other charity cycling events besides Bike MS?
Have you participated in other charity cycling events besides Bike MS?
No
Yes, Tour de Cure
Yes, LiveStrong
Yes, another ride (please specify)
How do you prefer to receive Bike MS updates, information and promotions?
How do you prefer to receive Bike MS updates, information and promotions?
Email
Mail
Text message
Facebook
Twitter
Website
Other (please specify)
How often do you visit the National MS Society website?
How often do you visit the National MS Society website?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Once every few months
Once a year
Never
How often do you visit BikeMS.org?
How often do you visit BikeMS.org?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Every few months
Once a year
Never
Are you a "Facebooker" or a "Tweeter"?
Are you a "Facebooker" or a "Tweeter"?
Facebook
Twitter
Both
Neither
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