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Want your own e-Bike for 10 weeks?RAC is running a trial of e-Bikes in Perth. The trial is an exciting opportunity to gain insight into user experiences and perceptions to help increase awareness, understanding and ultimately usage of e-Bikes. E-Bikes have the potential to reduce car dependency and increase mobility and, by undertaking this trial, we hope to better understand the role of e-Bikes in helping cycling to become a more attractive and convenient travel option for a wider range of people.
E-Bikes (or power-assisted pedal cycles) are bicycles with an electric motor providing assistance to the rider. E-Bikes are increasing in popularity around the world, with many people finding them a quick, convenient and easy way to get around.
The trial will be supported by the City of Perth (CoP), City of Wanneroo (CoW) and Your Move, Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Medical Centre Trust and University of Western Australia (UWA).
How will the trial work?We are looking for 40 participants, 10 employees from each of the four areas: CoP, CoW, QEII and UWA.
By taking part in the trial each participant will have unlimited and exclusive access to a SmartMotion e-City e-Bike for a 10-week period, commencing 31 August 2015.
It’ll be just like having your own e-Bike to use as much as you want, saving you time and money and helping you to be more active!
Participants will receive a demonstration of how to use the e-Bike, cycle skills and on-road cycle training, discounts for selected products offered by Perth Electric Bike Centre and useful resources (e.g. maps and information on road rules) to help them plan their journeys.
Haven’t ridden a bike in a while? Don’t worry! We’ll provide you with information and help you gain valuable skills and knowledge so you can feel confident using your e-Bike.
RAC e-Bike Trial fact sheet
The trial will be launched at an informal breakfast event, involving all participants and supporting partners, on Friday 28 August 2015.
Who can take part?Participants who are employees of:> the CoP, QEII and UWA should live within 20km of their usual place of work;
> the CoW should be Wanneroo residents and participants of the Your Move Wanneroo program.
Consider themselves to be:> fit and heathy to ride a bike;
> willing and able to ride to / from work at least two days a week; and
> happy for their experiences and stories to be used for publications, case studies and marketing activities associated with the trial.
No matter your age or riding experience, if you’re interested and meet the criteria we’d love to hear from you!
What would I have to do?Participants will be expected to: > complete a cycle skills and on-road training session delivered by WestCycle -
> 2pm to 4pm on Friday 28 August for CoW employees,
> either 10am to 12pm on Friday 28 August or 10am to 12pm on Saturday 29 August for CoP, QEII and UWA employees (allocated on a first come first serve basis and held near a central Perth location);
> provide their own cycling helmet (helmets meeting AS/NZS2063:2008 are recommended);
> ride responsibly and abide by the relevant traffic and road rules;
> complete pre and post-trial surveys and a simple online weekly travel diary as part of the trial evaluation; and
> most importantly, enjoy themselves and make the most of their e-Bike!
What if you love the bike that much you want to keep it?We hope that’s exactly how you feel and that you keep the momentum going by continuing to commute by bicycle following the trial.
To help you on your way, we’ll be offering participants an opportunity to purchase an e-Bike from the trial (on a first come first serve basis) at a substantial discount of 50% off the RRP, that's just $1,199!
Yes, you heard right! If you’re quick, you can keep your e-Bike (which by the way, comes with 2 free services and warranty) for half the retail price!
Where do I sign up?To register your interest, please complete the Expression of Interest form and return it to your employer’s nominated RAC e-Bike Trial Coordinator by Friday 24 July 2015.
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Supported by
Queen Elizabeth IIMedical Centre Trust
QEII
Thanks for completing the formPlease return your completed form to your employer’s nominated RAC e-Bike Trial Coordinator:
City of Perth - Laura Donovan, [email protected] City of Wanneroo - Caroline Dewey, [email protected] QEII - Claire White, [email protected] UWA - Dr Helen Whitbread, [email protected]
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Name
Contact details
Phone
Home address
Employer / Workplace
City of Wanneroo QEII
City of Perth UWA
Work location site
Position title
Age
18-29 50-59
30-39 60-69
40-49 70+
Please select the boxes which best describe your cycling experience
Infrequent
Frequent
Experienced
Inexperienced
How often are you willing to ride the e-Bike to work?
Less than once a fortnight
At least once a fortnight
At least once a week
2-3 times a week
4-5 times a week
Which compulsory training session are you able to attend? Tick all that apply.
For CoW staff, your only available session is Friday 28th of August at 2:00-4:00pm.
Would you be available to attend this?
Yes No
For all other staff, the available sessions are:
Friday 28th of August 10:00-12:00pm
Saturday 29th of August 10:00-12:00pm
Are you happy to take part in media opportunities and events to promote the RAC e-Bike Trial?
Yes No
Do you have regular access to the internet to complete online surveys?
Yes No
Do you have access to a Facebook account to take part in a closed Facebook group?
Yes No
RAC e-Bike TrialExpression of Interest