Result Summary for Survey:Essex County Velo Poll

Essex County Velo Poll

1. Are you a current member of Essex County Velo (ECV)?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		55.3%	47
No		30.6%	26
I'm not sure		14.1%	12
	answered question		85
	skipped question		0

2. If not a member, why not?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Didn't get a renewal notice		8.0%	2
Forgot to send in my check		8.0%	2
Didn't see the value in being a member		24.0%	6
Joined another club instead of ECV		20.0%	5
Other (please specify)		40.0%	10
	answered question		25
	skipped question		60

3. Length on membership in ECV?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Less than a year		4.2%	2
1-2 years		27.1%	13
3-5 years		33.3%	16
More than 5 years		35.4%	17
	answered question		48
	skipped question		37

4. What is your gender?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Male		85.7%	72
Female		14.3%	12
	answered question		84
	skipped question		1

5. What is your age?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Under 30		4.8%	4
30-39 years old		29.8%	25
40-49 years old		38.1%	32
50-59 years old		23.8%	20
60+ years old		3.6%	3
	answered question		84
	skipped question		1

6. Do you belong to more then one cycling club?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		25.3%	21
No		74.7%	62
	answered question		83
	skipped question		2

7. How do you view the strength of the club?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Getting stronger		19.0%	16
Maintaining strength		29.8%	25
Getting weaker		22.6%	19
Don't know		28.6%	24
	answered question		84
	skipped question		1

8. Why are you a member of ECV? (select best answer)
		Response Percent	Response Count
The people		37.3%	28
Shop Discounts		4.0%	3
Group Rides		17.3%	13
Cyclocross Practices		1.3%	1
Loyalty to ECV		17.3%	13
Clothing		0.0%	0
Other (please specify)		22.7%	17
	answered question		75
	skipped question		10

9. Do you participate in the following activities? (select all that apply)
		Response Percent	Response Count
Racing		61.6%	45
Volunteering		54.8%	40
Group Rides		82.2%	60
	answered question		73
	skipped question		12

10. Have you ever raced for ECV?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		54.8%	46
No		45.2%	38
	answered question		84
	skipped question		1

11. If yes, which discipline? (check all that apply)
		Response Percent	Response Count
Road		93.3%	42
Mountain Bike		42.2%	19
Cyclocross		62.2%	28
	answered question		45
	skipped question		40

12. Approximately how many races did you complete in an ECV kit?
		Response Percent	Response Count
In 2007?		92.7%	38
In 2006?		95.1%	39
	answered question		41
	skipped question		44

13. How likely is it that you will race for ECV in 2008?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Definitely		20.2%	17
Probably will		17.9%	15
Probably will not		23.8%	20
Definitely will not		38.1%	32
	answered question		84
	skipped question		1

14. Why won't you be racing for ECV in 2008?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Used to race, but now I ride for recreation		24.0%	12
Racing for another team		22.0%	11
Not enough time		22.0%	11
Not interested in racing		30.0%	15
Not enough other ECV racers on the team		2.0%	1
	answered question		50
	skipped question		35

15. Did you volunteer for ECV?
		Response Percent	Response Count
In 2007		40.5%	34
In 2006		51.2%	43
Neither		39.3%	33
	answered question		84
	skipped question		1

16. Approximately how many hours did you volunteer for?
		Response Percent	Response Count
In 2007		70.8%	34
In 2006		89.6%	43
	answered question		48
	skipped question		37

17. Why did you volunteer? (select all that apply)
		Response Percent	Response Count
Contribute to ECV		80.0%	40
Feels good to help others		48.0%	24
Social aspect		50.0%	25
Contribute to cycling		82.0%	41
Other (please specify)		12.0%	6
	answered question		50
	skipped question		35

18. Why didn't you volunteer for ECV?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Not enough time		91.7%	33
Not aware of volunteering opportunities		8.3%	3
Jobs were not interesting		0.0%	0
No reward, no incentive to volunteer		0.0%	0
	answered question		36
	skipped question		49

19. Did you go on any ECV sanctioned group rides in 2007?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		56.0%	47
No		44.0%	37
	answered question		84
	skipped question		1

20. If yes, how many rides?
		Response Percent	Response Count
One		4.3%	2
2 to 5 rides		38.3%	18
6 to 10 rides		14.9%	7
11 to 15 rides		8.5%	4
More than 15 rides		34.0%	16
	answered question		47
	skipped question		38

21. If no, why did you not go on any ECV group rides?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Didn't ride much last year		10.8%	4
Times not convenient		16.2%	6
Prefer small groups or to ride alone		13.5%	5
Didn't fit into my training plan		8.1%	3
Live too far away		29.7%	11
Other (please specify)		21.6%	8
	answered question		37
	skipped question		48

22. If you like to see more ECV group rides offered, what days would you be most likely to attend?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Monday		34.5%	20
Tuesday		20.7%	12
Wednesday		31.0%	18
Thursday		25.9%	15
Friday		22.4%	13
Saturday		69.0%	40
Sunday		65.5%	38
	answered question		58
	skipped question		27

23. Which locations would you be most likely to attend?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Gloucester		11.1%	8
Hamilton		68.1%	49
Manchester		50.0%	36
Newburyport		27.8%	20
Other (please specify)		13.9%	10
	answered question		72
	skipped question		13

24. Would you be interested in ECV reinstating its race reimbursement program?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		64.2%	43
No		35.8%	24
	answered question		67
	skipped question		18

25. What changes would you like to see happen to ECV? (select all that apply)
		Response Percent	Response Count
Strengthen race program		42.7%	32
More and better group rides		57.3%	43
Better communication		40.0%	30
More social activities		29.3%	22
More inclusive		36.0%	27
Other (please specify)		20.0%	15
	answered question		75
	skipped question		10

26. During the riding season, how often do you look at the ECV website?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Once a week or more		37.0%	30
Once every other week		32.1%	26
Rarely		28.4%	23
Never		2.5%	2
	answered question		81
	skipped question		4

27. How can the ECV site be improved? (select all that apply)
		Response Percent	Response Count
Update more often		69.8%	44
Add local non-ECV bike related news		46.0%	29
Other (please specify)		27.0%	17
	answered question		63
	skipped question		22

28. In your opinion does the club keep its members up to date with club news & activities?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes communication is clear & timely		43.6%	34
Somewhat		50.0%	39
No		6.4%	5
	answered question		78
	skipped question		7

29. How would you prefer to be contacted about important ECV matters (annual party, clothing order)?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Email & web site		97.5%	77
Regular postal mail		2.5%	2
	answered question		79
	skipped question		6

30. Do you feel that the opportunity exists to contribute your own stories, photos or video to the ECV website?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		75.7%	56
No		24.3%	18
	answered question		74
	skipped question		11

31. How can ECV improve its web & email experience to enhance the sense of community between members? (select all that apply)
		Response Percent	Response Count
Add a forum or discussion group to the website		60.0%	33
Allow members their own blog section on ecvcycling.org		40.0%	22
Provide an email list that any member can post to		50.9%	28
Other (please specify)		5.5%	3
	answered question		55
	skipped question		30

32. What best decribes what role you would like to play in ECV?
		Response Percent	Response Count
I want to remain a regular dues paying member		62.3%	43
I would like to help out at various ECV activities		33.3%	23
I would like to get more involved by being an officer or other expanded role		4.3%	3
	answered question		69
	skipped question		16

33. True or false: ECV is a non-profit corporation
		Response Percent	Response Count
True		74.1%	60
False		2.5%	2
I have no idea		23.5%	19
	answered question		81
	skipped question		4

34. Other Comments
		Response Count
		25
	answered question	25
	skipped question	60