Survey: An Appraisal Of The Needs Of Cyclists Along The Developmental Continuum


Please see below for full information on the survey into an appraisal of the needs of cyclists along the development continuum. After reading the information, if you would like to take part in the survey (which takes approximately 10 minutes) then please click here. 



What is the purpose of the study?

The proposed study aims to conduct an appraisal of the needs of cyclists along the developmental continuum in an aim to:


- Inform and/or align pre-existing models developed by Cycling Ireland with a view to aid in the creation of a new participant development model (should one not already exist).

- Understand the key transition points and the support structures needed to ensure continued participation at these junctions.


What do I have to do?

Within this study there will be data collected via an online questionnaire. You will be required to complete a questionnaire which can be completed online. The questionnaire should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete and consists of three main components: Participation, Development, Structures.


Risks and/or disadvantages?

As you are required to only answer questions there shall be no risk involved whilst participating in this study. However, if there is a question you are not willing to answer you are not obligated and not having a comment is acceptable. All IP tracking will be turned off for the purpose of the online survey.


Will my taking part in this study be kept confidential?

This survey is anonymous and IP tracking has been turned off.Data will be held securely and in the strictest of confidence in accordance with the Data Protection Act (1998). Freedom of Information legislation will allow access to certain non-personal or generalized data.


This study has been reviewed by the Ethics Committee of the School of Health Sciences Research Ethics Committee, SETU WIT. If you would like further information about this study please contact Dr Jean Mc Ardle, Jean.McArdle@setu.ie, 051 302162


Thank you for taking part in our survey. Please take your time reading and answering the questions. There are no right or wrong answers.