Do you feel safer riding an electric bicycle?

Do you feel safer riding your electric bicycle?

There are probably more cyclists on British roads now than at any time in the past couple of decades, which is great news. Not so great are the regular reports of riders being killed and injured, with five fatalities reported in London alone in little over a week.

Do you feel safe out on the road? Do you believe riding an electric bike gives you a safety advantage over non-electric riders? What should be done to improve matters for all cyclists?

We're very keen to hear what you think in this short survey. We feel that electric cycling is safer as it's easier to maintain a higher average speed in traffic, pull away from junctions quickly and tackle hills and headwinds confidently while keeping your eyes on the road. Electric bikes seem to make it more likely you'll keep out of harm's way.

Well, that's our opinion, but what do you think?

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* 1. Tell us a little about yourself

Name: *

City/Town: *

Country:

Email Address:

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* 2. How frequently do you ride your electric bicycle?

All day, every day

Once or twice a day

Once or twice a week

Once or twice a month

A few times a year

Very rarely

Never, I don't have one

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* 3. Did you ride a pedal cycle before getting your electric bike?

Yes, I rode a pedal cycle as often as I ride an electric bike now

Yes, but not as often as I ride my electric bike

Yes, but not often

No, I hadn't been on a bike for years

I had another electric bike before this one

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* 4. How would you describe the area you ride in? e.g. in the countryside with a mix of off-road and on-road / through a city centre with busy roads / along dedicated cycle tracks.

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* 5. Have you ever had an accident while out riding on your bike?

Yes, while riding a pedal cycle

Yes, while riding an electric bicycle

No, I've been lucky so far

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* 6. If you have had an accident, what happened?

I fell off, it was all my own fault

I fell off because of the riding conditions (ice, rain, etc.)

Problem with my bike

Somebody hit me with their vehicle

I hit somebody's vehicle accidentally

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Do you feel safer riding an electric bike?

No safer than riding a pedal cycle

As safe as riding a pedal cycle

Yes, I feel safer riding an electric bike

I would not ride at all without an electric bike

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Would you recommend riding an electric bike to someone who is nervous about cycling because of the perceived risks?

Definitely, electric bikes are a safer option

I'd recommend people ride any bike, it's safer than they think

I don't think electric bikes are any safer to ride in practice

I believe electric bikes are less safe to ride

Other (please specify)

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* 9. If you do believe riding an electric bicycle is safer than riding a pedal cycle, why do you think that is?

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* 10. Finally, how could cycling be made safer for all of us?

Better cycle routes and road design

Improved driver awareness of cyclists

Better training for new cyclists

Taking steps to reduce the use of heavy vehicles in town centres

Compulsory helmets and safety gear

Encouraging more people to cycle

Other (please specify)