Bicycles
For the purposes of this survey a bicycle is defined as a vehicle with two or more wheels that is built to be propelled by human power through a belt, chain or gears (stationary exercise bikes are excluded). Only bicycles in 'good working order' were included, that is bicycles which were able to be ridden with minimal maintenance at the time of interview. All bicycles, whether owned, rented or borrowed were included.
Cyclists
Persons aged 15 years and over who have ridden any bicycle for any reason in the last 12 months, whether the bicycle was owned by that person, rented or borrowed.
Household
A group of people who live together (in a single dwelling) as a single unit in the sense that they have common housekeeping arrangements, such as common provision for food and other essentials of living.
Current motor vehicle licence
A current motor vehicle licence includes car, truck and motorcycle licences, as well as provisional and learner's licences. Excludes suspended motor vehicle licences (i.e. not currently permitted to drive).
Private dwellings
Includes houses, flats, units or apartments; and excludes hospitals, motels, caravans, tents, cabins, houseboats, improvised homes and campers.
Reasons for cycling
The reasons were:
- Recreation/social: cycling undertaken to attend sporting venues, amusement areas, playgrounds, beaches, and riding to or from a friend's or relative's residence or social occasion; and also includes cycling for relaxation.
- Exercise/training: cycling undertaken for general fitness/health purposes and sports cycling, triathlons etc. Excluded is riding stationary exercise bicycles.
- To/from shops: cycling to all types of shops.
- To/from work: cycling to attend place of work. Includes teachers and staff who ride to the school/campus where they work.
- All other reasons: includes cycling to and from an educational institution, to and from other forms of transport, and cycling as part of a job (e.g. couriers).
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