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Cycling Past 50: A Closer Look Into The World Of Older Cyclists, Carol Kachadoorian
Cycling Past 50: A Closer Look Into The World Of Older Cyclists, Carol Kachadoorian
Mineta Transportation Institute
This document reports on 2,300 responses to a nationwide survey of older adults who cycle. The survey, open from February through September 2020, includes questions about a rider’s cycling history, current cycling habits, and falls. It includes a visual preference survey of various cycling facilities and an online journaling option for two rides subsequent to completing the survey (results of the online journals will be available in the summer 2021). Responses reflect the impact of COVID-19 on older adults’ cycling habits, the impact of aging on ability and agility, the impact of the built environment, types of bicycles, and opportunities …