perthshiregravel.com
Survey Results
Top Postcodes - Responses •
PH - 54
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EH - 42
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G - 17
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KY - 16
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DD - 12
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IV - 9
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FK - 7
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NE - 6
How do you navigate on gravel / bikepacking routes? •
GPS Device 63.4%
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Paper Maps 62.9%
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App on Smartphone 57.3%
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Guidebook 8.9%
Gravel Routes
Minimum preferred distance Maximum preferred distance
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42.2 km
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106.2 km (38.3km with children)
Minimum preferred climb Maximum preferred climb
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627 m
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1916 m
What features would a good day ride on a gravel bike include? •
Scenic views 91.5%
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Sections of singletrack 82.5%
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Smooth gravel tracks 77.4%
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Challenging climbs 46.2%
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Easy access to drinkable water 44.8%
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Good shelters along the route 40.1%
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River crossings 27.8%
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Hike-a-bike sections 15.1%
Which facilities along the route are important to you? •
Cafes 58.5%
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Pubs & restaurants 25.5%
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Places to visit 20.3%
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Local shops 19.8%
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Bike shops 7.5%
Riding with children? •
max 21.1km from services
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85% prefer daily loops
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No need for full mobile coverage
Bikepacking •
3.8 days
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54.2km - 112.3km per day
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Gradients like gravel routes
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Ideally a loop, or with good public transport on each side
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Forests, hills, local produce
E-Bikes
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9.4% own an e-bike
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Charging facilities are important
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Daily distance at 68.8km
The Area
What types of accommodation do you use? •
Bivvy/wild camping 70.2%
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B & B 64.9%
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Serviced campsite 62.6%
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Bothy/Shelter 62.6%
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Hostel 51.9 %
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Hotel 45.8%
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Guesthouse 38.9%
If staying in paid accommodation, which facilities are important for you? •
Secure bike shelter/storage 92.2%
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Drying facilities for clothes 83.7%
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Sufficient plugs for charging electronic devices 72.9%
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Wifi 64.3%
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Possibility to check in late 58.9%