Triathlon Plus SA Reader Survey 2010

We want to hear from you! Triathlon Plus SA is committed to publishing the best triathlete magazine in South Africa! We would like to know what our reader’s want from the magazine; give us your thoughts, opinions and input to stand a chance to WIN great prizes! We have a fantastic hamper to give away which includes a ZUma helmet and Rydon photoclear with extra smoke lenses. Simply fill out our online reader’s survey to enter.

Q1. Gender

Male

Female

Q2. How old are you?

Under 25

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

Q3. What is your employment status?

Work full time

Self employed

Work part time

Unemployed

Student/at school

Homemaker

Retired

Other

Q4. What is your annual personal and household income before tax?

R0 – R50k

R50k-R100k

R100k-R300k

R300k-R500k

R500k-R750k

R750k +

Q5. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your purchasing behaviour?

Q5.1. It's worth paying extra for quality goods

agree disagree

Q5.2. I am prepared to pay more for products that make life easier

agree disagree

Q5.3. I love to buy new gadgets and appliances

agree disagree

Q5.4. I like innovative cars

agree disagree

Q5.5. I spend a lot of money on toiletries and cosmetics for personal use

agree disagree

Q6. What made you initially become interested in Triathlon?

Desire for a new challenge

Fitness/health benefits

Natural progression from sports already interested in

Desire to compete

To look good/improve body shape

Recommendation from others

Reduce injury from focus on single sport/cross training effect

Charity event

To take a sport to professional level

Q7. Which activities did you regularly participate in and/or compete in before you developed an interest in Triathlon?

Cardiovascular exercise/gym training

Cycling

Running

Weight training

Swimming

Other

None of these

Q8. How long have you been competing as a Triathlete?

Yet to compete

Under a year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-9 years

10-19 years

20 years+

Q9. How do you rate your ability as a Triathlete?

Beginner / Novice

Intermediate

Advanced

Age-group level

Professional

Q10. Approximately, how many Triathlons in total have you raced to date?

Just one

2 to 3

4 to 5

6 to 9

10 to 19

20+

Q11. Which race distances have you ever competed in?

Super Sprint

Sprint

Olympic

Middle Distance/Ironman

Full distance/Ironman Triathlon

Q12. Where have you competed in Triathlons?

SA based events only

Overseas events only

SA based events & Overseas events

Q13. Where do you intend to compete in Triathlons?

SA based events only

Overseas events only

SA based events & Overseas events

Q14. How many Triathlons have you competed in over the last 12 months?

one

two

three

four

five or more

Q15. How many do you intend to compete in over the next 12 months?

one

two

three

four

five or more

Q16. Approximately, how many Triathlons in total have you raced to date?

yes

no

Q17. Which race distances have you competed over the last 12 months?

Sprint

Olympic

Middle distance/Ironman

Super Sprint Ironman Triathlon

Middle distance/Ironman Super Sprint

Didn't race last 12months

Q18. What sources did you use to get information on the events you have taken part in over the last 12 months?

Tri Magazines

Tri-websites

Tri-club/organization

Recommended/advice from others

Online forums/community sites

Open web searches (e.g. via search engine)

Other (not listed)

Q19. How many hours do you spend training in a typical week?

Under 3 hours

3-5 hours

6-9 hours

10-15 hours

16-20 hours

20+ hours

Q20. If you are currently employed, how many hours do you work in a typical week?

Up to 20 hours

21-30 hours

31-40 hours

41-50 hours

51-60 hours

60+ hours

Q21. Who do you train with…?

On your own

Training partner/other triathlete(s)

Tri-club

Gym classes

Personal trainer/coach

Running club

Online coaching system

Gym instructor

Cycling club

Other

Q22. How did you develop your current training regime?

On advice sourced in magazines

By trial and error

Developed it over time/through experience

On advice sourced online

On advice from other triathletes

On advice from coach/professional

Other

Q23. Which of the following sources have you used to get information on/advice about Triathlon equipment in the last 12 months?

Magazine tests/reviews

Tri websites

In store/dealer advice

Word of mouth (friends/relatives etc)

Magazine advertisements

Retailer websites

Online forums/communities

Other magazine features

None of these

Q24. Where have you purchased Triathlon equipment from over the last 12 months?

Specialist online retailer

Cycle retailer

Running retailer

Ebay/auction site

Other online retailers

Specialist tri retailer

General sports retailer

Exhibition/events

Mail order/catalogue (telephone/post)

Other (not listed)

Q25. Which of the following have you purchased in the last 12 months?

Q25.1 Energy drinks

yes no

Q25.2 Goggles

yes no

Q25.3 Cycling clothing

yes no

Q25.4 Run clothing

yes no

Q25.5 Energy foods/bars

yes no

Q25.6 Energy gels

yes no

Q25.7 Training shoes (running)

yes no

Q25.8 Running socks

yes no

Q25.9 Race shoes (running)

yes no

Q25.10 Helmet

yes no

Q25.11 Cycling shoes

yes no

Q25.12 Eyewear/sunglasses

yes no

Q25.13 Cycle-computer/GPS

yes no

Q25.14 Bike tools

yes no

Q25.15 Road bike

yes no

Q25.16 Tri-suit

yes no

Q25.17 Wetsuit

yes no

Q25.18 Nutritional supplements

yes no

Q25.19 Other component upgrades

yes no

Q25.20 Aero-bars/tri-bars

yes no

Q25.21 Heart rate monitor

yes no

Q25.22 Swim caps

yes no

Q25.23 Hydration equipment

yes no

Q25.24 Recovery aids

yes no

Q25.25 Sports watch

yes no

Q25.26 Saddle

yes no

Q25.27 Turbo trainer

yes no

Q25.28 Aerodynamic wheels

yes no

Q25.29 Car rack system

yes no

Q25.30 TT/Tri bike

yes no

Q25.31 Bike case/bag

yes no

Q25.32 Frameset

yes no

Q25.22 Swim caps

yes no

Q26. Approximately, how much did you spend on the following in the last 12 months?

Q26.1 Bike equipment/gear

R0 – R5k

R5k – R15k

R15k – R45k

R45k – R75k

R75k – R100k

R100k+

Q26.2 Running equipment/gear

R0 – R5k

R5k – R15k

R15k – R45k

R45k – R75k

R75k – R100k

R100k+

Q26.3 Swimming equipment/gear

R0 – R5k

R5k – R15k

R15k – R45k

R45k – R75k

R75k – R100k

R100k+

Q26.4 Nutrition/energy supplements

R0 – R100

R100 – R200

R200 – R300

R300 – R400

R500 – R600

R700 – R800

R800 – R900

R900 – R1000

R1000 +

Q26.5 Travel & accommodation (for tri events)

R0 – R5k

R5k – R15k

R15k – R45k

R45k – R75k

R75k – R100k

R100k+

Q27. If you do not intend to subscribe to Triathlon Plus, why is this?

Too early to commit

Prefer to buy it from a shop

Already subscribe to a different tri-mag

Only want to read it if specific content of interest

Don't want to read it every issue

Subscriber benefits not good enough

Just haven't considered it

Subscription too expensive

Not enough time to read every issue

Other (not listed)

Q28. How long will you spend reading your copy of Triathlon Plus by the time you are finished with it?

under 60 minutes

1 - 2 hours

3 – 4 hours

5 – 10 hours

over 10 hours

Q29. Which of the following have you done as a result of reading this magazine?

Visited a company's website

Discussed an ad/article with someone else

Bought products or services online

Recommended purchasing products or services

Bought products or services elsewhere (not online)

Contacted a company by phone/email/post

Requested additional information from a company

None of these

Q30. How much did you spend on your main bike?

R0 – R10k

R10k – R20k

R20k – R30k

R30k – R40k

R40k – R50k

R50k – R60k

Q31. How did you get hold of this issue of Tri Plus?

Subscription

Newsletter

Q32. How many issues of Triathlon Plus have you read so far?

This one

2

3

4

Q33. Going forward, how often do you intend to read Triathlon Plus?

Rarely

Occasionally

Most issues

Every issue

Q34. If you do not intend to subscribe to Triathlon Plus, why is this?

Too early to commit

Prefer to buy it from a shop

Already subscribe to a different tri-mag

Only want to read it if specific content ofinterest

Don't want to read it every issue

Subscriber benefits not good enough

Just haven't considered it

Subscription too expensive

Not enough time to read every issue

Other (not listed)

Q35. Which of the following do you mainly read Triathlon Plus for? SELECT ONE

Get training/coaching advice

Feel inspired about triathlon

Read about/get advice from pro-triathletes

Read about latest gear/gear tests

Read feature articles/in depth reads

Keep up-to-date with tri scene/culture

Other (not listed)