30 September 2009

via the Manhattan Bridge

Curious as to how fellow cyclists are getting to work, I spent 90 minutes documenting 190 morning commuters heading over the Manhattan Bridge from Brooklyn and present to you some findings...

66% men 34% women

Helmet use:
64% wore helmets
(77% women / 58% men)

Types of bikes:
36% on road bikes / 30% mountain or hybrids / 18% on fixed / 11% cruisers / 4% fold-ups / 1% bmx bikes

Styles of carrying:
38% backpack / 31% messenger bag / 15% panniers-saddle bags / 7% rear racks (one being an Xtracycle) / 6% front rack or basket / 4% on handlebars

Btw, Brownstoner posted 'updates for Manhattan Bridge bicyclists' today.

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