Bikeway 1:1 Interview Guide

Author: Mary Schwab

Main Research Goals

  • Determine how cyclists utilize maps and get directions for their rides

  • Determine how cyclists navigate adverse road conditions

  • Determine how cyclists interact within their local cycling community and with other cyclists

  • Determine what apps or resources cyclists currently use for their navigation and/or general cycling needs

  • Determine the most common frustrations cyclists encounter while commuting on their bike

  • Learn about real life experiences where a cyclist was put in danger because of an adverse road conditions

  • Determine what cyclists do with their mobile phones while on their bike. Where do they carry it?

  • Determine how cyclists currently report adverse road conditions (or if they do at all)

For each interview, I will collect the following information:

  • Age

  • Gender

  • Location

  • Occupation 

  • Type of phone they use

Interview Questions:

  • Tell me about your current cycling habits/lifestyle

    • Do you cycle to work?  For fun/recreation? To run errands? 

    • How long have you been actively cycling?

    • Why did you originally start cycling?

    • How many times a week do you cycle?

    • Do you own your own bike or rent one?

      • If they own a bike, what kind of bike is it (road bike, fixie, mountain bike etc.)

    • Do you cycle all year round?

      • If no, why not?

  • Describe what you enjoy most about cycling 

  • Tell me about a recent frustrating or negative experience you encountered while cycling

  • If you are cycling to a destination that you haven’t been before, what steps do you take before you hop on your bike?

    • If needed, ask more questions around what they use for navigation/directions

  • What current apps do you utilize to support your cycling lifestyle?

    • Do you utilize any apps while actively on your bicycle?  

  • Do you get involved with your local cycling community?  If yes, how?

  • Can you tell me about a recent experience where you encountered adverse road conditions while on your bicycle?

  • Have you ever gotten lost while cycling somewhere?  What happened and how did you get back on track?