Previous poll:

29-Oct-2012:

How many cyclo-sportives did you ride in 2012?

  • None (58%)
  • One (16%)
  • Two (8%)
  • Three or four (10%)
  • Five or six (4%)
  • Seven to 10 (1%)
  • 10 to 15 (0%)
  • More than 15 (1%)

Previous poll:

11-Oct-2012:

Do you believe that Lance Armstrong doped during his career?

  • Yes (89%)
  • No (11%)

Previous poll:

4-Oct-2012:

Have you ever taken part in a cyclo-cross race?

  • Yes (21%)
  • No, but I'd like to (28%)
  • No, and I never will (51%)

Previous poll:

23-Sep-2012:

Do you think the Tour of Britain should be a top-level, WorldTour event?

  • Yes (71%)
  • No (29%)

Previous poll:

4-Sep-2012:

Will you go and watch the 2012 Tour of Britain at the roadside?

  • Yes (57%)
  • No, but I'll watch it on the TV (39%)
  • No, I won't follow the race at all (4%)

Previous poll:

13-Aug-2012:

Who do you think will win the 2012 Vuelta a Espana?

  • Chris Froome (48%)
  • Alberto Contador (31%)
  • Joaquin Rodriguez (16%)
  • Jurgen van den Broeck (1%)
  • Juan Jose Cobo (0%)
  • Alejandro Valverde (2%)
  • Robert Gesink (0%)
  • Thomas De Gendt (0%)
  • Bauke Mollema (0%)
  • Someone else (2%)

Previous poll:

31-Jul-2012:

What did you think of the London 2012 Olympic Games road race route?

  • Great (36%)
  • Okay (47%)
  • Not good (17%)

Previous poll:

25-Jul-2012:

Which London 2012 Olympic cycling event are you most looking forward to watching?

  • Road race (70%)
  • Time trial (14%)
  • Track (13%)
  • BMX (1%)
  • Mountain bike (3%)

Previous poll:

12-Jul-2012:

Who do you think should be leading Team Sky at the Tour de France?

  • Mark Cavendish (5%)
  • Chris Froome (16%)
  • Bradley Wiggins (75%)
  • All of the above (3%)
  • None of the above (1%)

Previous poll:

24-Jun-2012:

What's the ideal amount to spend on a new road bike?

  • £500 or less (11%)
  • £500 to £999 (11%)
  • £1000 to £1499 (18%)
  • £1500 to £1999 (21%)
  • £2000 to £2499 (14%)
  • £2500 to £2999 (10%)
  • £3000 to £4000 (7%)
  • Over £4000 (10%)

Previous poll:

24-Jun-2012:

Do you think Mark Cavendish will win the Olympic Games road race?

  • Yes (61%)
  • No (39%)

Previous poll:

15-Jun-2012:

Did you watch any of the 2012 Tour Series?

  • Yes, I went to one or more events (8%)
  • Yes, I watched it on the TV (60%)
  • Yes, both of the above (7%)
  • No, I didn't watch any of it (26%)

Previous poll:

8-Jun-2012:

Who do you think will win the 2012 Tour de France?

  • Cadel Evans (17%)
  • Bradley Wiggins (66%)
  • Andy Schleck (5%)
  • Denis Menchov (1%)
  • Vincenzo Nibali (2%)
  • Alejandro Valverde (1%)
  • Robert Gesink (1%)
  • Jurgen Van Den Broeck (1%)
  • Frank Schleck (1%)
  • Juan Jose Cobo (0%)
  • Samuel Sanchez (1%)
  • Someone else (5%)

Previous poll:

3-Jun-2012:

Do you think that Bradley Wiggins will win the 2012 Criterium du Dauphine?

  • Yes, he's unstoppable (85%)
  • No, not this time (15%)

Previous poll:

28-May-2012:

How did you rate the 2012 edition of the Giro d'Italia?

  • Great race and a great winner (56%)
  • Pretty good (34%)
  • Have seen better (9%)
  • Dullest race in history (1%)

Previous poll:

18-May-2012:

What do you think of the 2012 Giro d'Italia so far?

  • Thrilling (58%)
  • So so (39%)
  • Rubbish (2%)

Previous poll:

8-May-2012:

Was the Giro d'Italia's visit to Denmark a success?

  • Yes, it's good to see the Giro in another country (49%)
  • No, the race should stick to Italy (51%)

Previous poll:

1-May-2012:

Who do you think will win this year's Giro d'Italia?

  • Michele Scarponi (15%)
  • John Gadret (2%)
  • Roman Kreuziger (14%)
  • Marco Pinotti (3%)
  • Ryder Hesjedal (7%)
  • Joaquin Rodriguez (7%)
  • Jose Rujano (1%)
  • Ivan Basso (16%)
  • Frank Schleck (8%)
  • Rigoberto Uran (5%)
  • Someone else! (22%)

Previous poll:

23-Apr-2012:

Is your bike worth more than your car?

  • Yes (31%)
  • No (43%)
  • I wish it was (26%)

Previous poll:

12-Apr-2012:

Do you intend to buy a new bike this year?

  • Yes, I've already bought one (15%)
  • Yes, will buy one later this year (13%)
  • No, not this year (32%)
  • Love to, but can't afford it (40%)

Previous poll:

6-Apr-2012:

Do you use Strava?

  • Yes (16%)
  • No (24%)
  • What's Strava? (60%)

Previous poll:

29-Mar-2012:

Which of the following is your favourite Spring Classic?

  • Milan-San Remo (7%)
  • Ghent-Wevelgem (1%)
  • Tour of Flanders (22%)
  • Paris-Roubaix (61%)
  • Amstel Gold (2%)
  • La Fleche Wallonne (1%)
  • Liege-Bastogne-Liege (5%)

Previous poll:

23-Mar-2012:

What do you think of the 2012 TeamGB Olympic kit?

  • Great, love it (14%)
  • It's okay, nothing special (35%)
  • Not that good (22%)
  • Terrible (29%)

Previous poll:

13-Mar-2012:

Do you think that Bradley Wiggins will win the 2012 Tour de France?

  • Yes (42%)
  • No (58%)

Previous poll:

6-Mar-2012:

In your opinion, which of these riders is Britain's greatest ever male cyclist?

  • Mark Cavendish (44%)
  • Chris Boardman (5%)
  • Robert Millar (16%)
  • Tom Simpson (17%)
  • David Millar (3%)
  • Barry Hoban (1%)
  • Bradley Wiggins (6%)
  • Michael Wright (1%)
  • Sean Yates (3%)
  • Max Sciandri (1%)
  • Malcolm Elliott (3%)

Previous poll:

28-Feb-2012:

What is the main reason that you cycle?

  • To get fit (20%)
  • Love being outdoors (19%)
  • Like cycling with other people (3%)
  • To take part in events (5%)
  • I can't help it, it's like an addiction (53%)

Previous poll:

24-Feb-2012:

Can Philippe Gilbert repeat the success of his 2011 season this year?

  • Yes (49%)
  • No (51%)

Previous poll:

15-Feb-2012:

Which of the following Olympic cycling events are you most looking forward to?

  • BMX (3%)
  • Track (17%)
  • Road race (51%)
  • Time trial (5%)
  • Mountain biking (2%)
  • All of them (19%)
  • None of them (4%)

Previous poll:

6-Feb-2012:

Do you think that Sky can win the green jersey AND overall at the 2012 Tour de France?

  • Yes (31%)
  • No (69%)

Previous poll:

24-Jan-2012:

What did you think of this year's Tour Down Under?

  • Great race (20%)
  • Average (57%)
  • Not so good (13%)
  • Never heard of it (10%)

Previous poll:

16-Jan-2012:

How many cyclo-sportives do you intend to ride in 2012?

  • One (14%)
  • Two (11%)
  • Three or four (17%)
  • Five or six (10%)
  • Seven to 10 (4%)
  • 11-15 (1%)
  • 16-20 (0%)
  • More than 20 (0%)
  • None at all (43%)

Previous poll:

11-Jan-2012:

Which is your favourite WorldTour team?

  • Ag2r La Mondiale (4%)
  • Astana (1%)
  • BMC Racing Team (6%)
  • Euskaltel-Euskadi (4%)
  • FDJ-Big Mat (1%)
  • Garmin-Cervelo (11%)
  • GreenEdge (2%)
  • Katusha (1%)
  • Lampre-ISD (1%)
  • Liquigas-Cannondale (2%)
  • Lotto-Belisol (1%)
  • Movistar (1%)
  • Omega Pharma-QuickStep (4%)
  • Rabobank (2%)
  • Saxo Bank (2%)
  • Team Sky (48%)
  • Radioshack-Nissan (4%)
  • Vacansoleil-DCM (5%)

Previous poll:

3-Jan-2012:

Which of these events are you most looking forward to in 2012?

  • Spring classics (17%)
  • Giro d'Italia (4%)
  • Tour de France (37%)
  • Vuelta a Espana (1%)
  • Olympic Games (8%)
  • Tour of Britain (2%)
  • World Championships (1%)
  • All of the above! (30%)

Previous poll:

19-Dec-2011:

Have you ever been to watch a track race?

  • Yes (51%)
  • No, but I hope to (35%)
  • No, not interested in track racing (14%)

Previous poll:

14-Dec-2011:

Do you think convicted dopers should serve a lifetime ban from the Olympics?

  • Yes (68%)
  • No (32%)

Previous poll:

8-Dec-2011:

Which of the following is top of your Christmas present list?

  • A new bike (15%)
  • New wheels (10%)
  • Cycle clothing (24%)
  • Cycle accessories/components (20%)
  • Cycling Weekly subscription (2%)
  • None of the above (28%)

Previous poll:

29-Nov-2011:

Will you vote for Mark Cavendish in BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards?

  • Yes, Cav for the win! (88%)
  • No, I'll vote for someone else (2%)
  • No, I'm not interested in SPOTY (10%)

Previous poll:

22-Nov-2011:

Will a British rider win a Grand Tour in 2012?

  • Yes (37%)
  • No (63%)

Previous poll:

14-Nov-2011:

How do you think Alberto Contador's clenbuterol case should be resolved?

  • He should be let off (17%)
  • He should be fined, but no suspension (16%)
  • He should be suspended for two years & results stripped (45%)
  • He should be banned for life (10%)
  • I don't care (12%)

Previous poll:

8-Nov-2011:

What sort of rear bike light do you use?

  • I use a flashing light only (38%)
  • I use a steady light only (10%)
  • I use both flashing and steady lights (45%)
  • I don't have a rear light (7%)

Previous poll:

1-Nov-2011:

Do you buy Cycling Weekly magazine, or just use the CW website?

  • Yes, I regularly buy the magazine (57%)
  • No, I don't regularly buy the magazine (39%)
  • I didn't know Cycling Weekly was a magazine (4%)

Previous poll:

24-Oct-2011:

What do you think of the 2012 Tour de France route?

  • It's a good 'un, can't wait (38%)
  • Above average (32%)
  • Below par (26%)
  • Worst ever (4%)

Previous poll:

10-Oct-2011:

Do you own a winter-specific bike?

  • Yes (53%)
  • No, use same one all year (41%)
  • Don't ride in the winter (6%)

Previous poll:

4-Oct-2011:

Which team do you think will sign Mark Cavendish for 2012?

  • Sky (50%)
  • Omega Pharma-Quick Step (27%)
  • BMC Racing (5%)
  • GreenEdge (3%)
  • Katusha (1%)
  • Rapha Condor Sharp (8%)
  • Another team (6%)

Previous poll:

26-Sep-2011:

Do you think that Mark Cavendish is Britain's best ever pro cyclist?

  • Yes (62%)
  • Not right now, but he might be one day (27%)
  • No (9%)
  • Who is Mark Cavendish? (3%)

Previous poll:

19-Sep-2011:

What did you think of this year's Tour of Britain?

  • Fantastic, one of the best (34%)
  • Pretty good (50%)
  • Not so great (10%)
  • Awful (1%)
  • Didn't follow any of it (5%)

Previous poll:

14-Sep-2011:

Will you/did you go and watch the Tour of Britain at the roadside?

  • Yes (48%)
  • No (52%)

Previous poll:

7-Sep-2011:

Who should Sky have backed as its team leader in the Vuelta?

  • Bradley Wiggins (38%)
  • Chris Froome (30%)
  • Both of them (30%)
  • Neither of them (2%)

Previous poll:

31-Aug-2011:

What do you think of the 2011 Vuelta a Espana so far?

  • Great, one of the best Vueltas ever (25%)
  • Pretty good (55%)
  • Average (16%)
  • Not so good (2%)
  • Awful (2%)

Previous poll:

23-Aug-2011:

Do you think Mark Cavendish will win the 2011 World Championship road race?

  • Yes, no problem (47%)
  • No, not this time (53%)

Previous poll:

15-Aug-2011:

Should David Millar have his Olympic Games ban lifted?

  • Yes (54%)
  • No (46%)

Previous poll:

11-Aug-2011:

Should the London 2012 road cycling route have included Box Hill?

  • Yes (44%)
  • No (56%)

Previous poll:

25-Jul-2011:

How would you rate the 2011 Tour de France?

  • Fantastic, one of the best (78%)
  • Pretty good (19%)
  • Not so great (2%)
  • Rubbish (1%)

Previous poll:

20-Jul-2011:

Does wet weather put you off cycling?

  • No, I get my waterproofs on and get out there (38%)
  • Yes, I'd rather not go out in the rain (62%)

Previous poll:

11-Jul-2011:

Should rider safety be improved in major races?

  • Yes, too many accidents (56%)
  • No, it's part of racing (44%)

Previous poll:

5-Jul-2011:

What do you think of the 2011 Tour de France so far?

  • Absolutely fantastic (41%)
  • Pretty good (54%)
  • Not up to much (4%)
  • Useless (1%)

Previous poll:

28-Jun-2011:

Who do you think will win the Tour de France green jersey this year?

  • Mark Cavendish (48%)
  • Alessandro Petacchi (5%)
  • Tyler Farrar (6%)
  • Thor Hushovd (29%)
  • Ben Swift (3%)
  • Andre Greipel (1%)
  • Tom Boonen (1%)
  • Someone else (8%)

Previous poll:

23-Jun-2011:

How will you keep up to date with the 2011 Tour de France?

  • Watch it on TV (37%)
  • Follow it online (7%)
  • Read about it in papers/magazines (1%)
  • All of the above (54%)
  • Not interested in the Tour (2%)

Previous poll:

17-Jun-2011:

Where do you think Bradley Wiggins will finish in this year's Tour de France?

  • Win it (3%)
  • Second (3%)
  • Third (20%)
  • Fourth (7%)
  • Fifth (10%)
  • Sixth to 10th (41%)
  • 11th to 20th (11%)
  • Lower than 20th (3%)
  • He won't finish (2%)

Previous poll:

8-Jun-2011:

Do you think Alberto Contador should be allowed to race in the 2011 Tour de France?

  • Yes (36%)
  • No (64%)

Previous poll:

31-May-2011:

What did you think of this year's Giro d'Italia?

  • Fantastic, one of the best (18%)
  • Good (51%)
  • Not great (19%)
  • One to forget (12%)

Previous poll:

25-May-2011:

Do you think Alberto Contador should have been allowed to race in the Giro d'Italia?

  • Yes (42%)
  • No (58%)

Previous poll:

18-May-2011:

Which part of your bike is in need of an upgrade?

  • Frame (9%)
  • Wheels (28%)
  • Groupset (15%)
  • Other components (8%)
  • All of it (18%)
  • None of it, it's perfect (22%)

Previous poll:

11-May-2011:

What is the dedicated cycle lane/path network like in your area?

  • Great (4%)
  • Okay, but could do with more (23%)
  • Not good, needs investment (43%)
  • Non existent (30%)

Previous poll:

3-May-2011:

How many stages of the 2011 Giro d'Italia do you think Mark Cavendish will win?

  • None (7%)
  • One (10%)
  • Two (31%)
  • Three (37%)
  • Four (12%)
  • Five (2%)
  • Six or more (2%)

Previous poll:

24-Apr-2011:

Which was your favourite Spring Classic of 2011?

  • Milan-San Remo (6%)
  • Ghent-Wevelgem (1%)
  • Tour of Flanders (29%)
  • Paris-Roubaix (48%)
  • Amstel Gold Race (2%)
  • La Fleche Wallonne (3%)
  • Liege-Bastogne-Liege (10%)

Previous poll:

17-Apr-2011:

Have you ever taken your bike on a plane?

  • Yes (34%)
  • No (66%)

Previous poll:

4-Apr-2011:

What do you think of this season's classics so far?

  • Great, literally classic (57%)
  • Pretty good (36%)
  • Bit lacking (5%)
  • Cobblers (2%)

Previous poll:

29-Mar-2011:

Which 2011 Grand Tour are you most looking forward to?

  • Giro d'Italia (29%)
  • Tour de France (68%)
  • Vuelta a Espana (3%)

Previous poll:

21-Mar-2011:

Have you ever bought team replica cycling kit?

  • Yes (51%)
  • No, but I might in future (16%)
  • No, never (34%)

Previous poll:

15-Mar-2011:

Have you applied for London 2012 Olympic Games tickets?

  • Yes (8%)
  • Not yet, but I will (31%)
  • No, not interested (61%)

Previous poll:

7-Mar-2011:

How many cyclo-sportives will you ride this year?

  • None (39%)
  • One or two (29%)
  • Three or four (17%)
  • Five to 10 (11%)
  • 11 to 15 (1%)
  • 16 to 20 (1%)
  • 21 to 30 (0%)
  • More than 30 (2%)

Previous poll:

28-Feb-2011:

Which is your favourite Spring Classic?

  • Milan-San Remo (8%)
  • Ghent-Wevelgem (1%)
  • Tour of Flanders (22%)
  • Paris-Roubaix (61%)
  • Amstel Gold Race (1%)
  • La Fleche Wallonne (1%)
  • Liege-Bastogne-Liege (6%)

Previous poll:

22-Feb-2011:

Do you think Team GB are on track for gold medal success at London 2012 Olympic Games?

  • Yes, there'll be a gold rush (37%)
  • No, they're off the pace (14%)
  • Too early to tell (48%)

Previous poll:

14-Feb-2011:

Do you think Alberto Contador's clenbuterol case has been handled correctly?

  • Yes (11%)
  • No (61%)
  • Past caring (28%)

Previous poll:

7-Feb-2011:

Do you think race radios should be banned?

  • Yes, the racing would be better without them (60%)
  • No, they are important for safety & communication (40%)

Previous poll:

31-Jan-2011:

Do you use an online riding/training diary or log?

  • Yes (21%)
  • No, but I might in the future (27%)
  • No, no need for it (52%)

Previous poll:

25-Jan-2011:

Do you wear bright/flourescent clothing when cycling?

  • Yes, always (32%)
  • Yes, but only sometimes (48%)
  • No, never (20%)

Previous poll:

17-Jan-2011:

Is the Tour Down Under worthy of Worldtour status?

  • Yes, it's a good race (59%)
  • No, it shouldn't be included (37%)
  • Never heard of it (4%)

Previous poll:

10-Jan-2011:

Who do you think should decide the outcome of Alberto Contador's clenbuterol case?

  • Spanish Cycling Federation (13%)
  • UCI (33%)
  • WADA (22%)
  • Court of Arbitration for Sport (11%)
  • Flip a coin and decide (9%)
  • Who cares (12%)

Previous poll:

7-Jan-2011:

Who would come out on top in a 10-mile time trial showdown?

  • Michael Hutchinson (28%)
  • Bradley Wiggins (68%)
  • It would be a tie (5%)

Previous poll:

20-Dec-2010:

Choose a cycling-related New Years resolution:

  • To ride more in 2011 (54%)
  • To eat less/lose weight in 2011 (26%)
  • To buy a new bike in 2011 (5%)
  • To stop taking part in online polls in 2011 (9%)
  • To create world peace (6%)

Previous poll:

16-Dec-2010:

Which of the following events have you ridden in 2010 (you can check more than one)?

  • Road race (15%)
  • Track race (5%)
  • Cyclo-cross race (5%)
  • Time trial (19%)
  • Mountain bike race (XC) (4%)
  • Mountain bike race (DH) (0%)
  • HIll-climb (6%)
  • Cyclo-sportive/charity ride (25%)
  • None of the above, I just ride my bike for fun (22%)

Previous poll:

12-Dec-2010:

Which of the following bikes do you own (you can check more than one)?

  • Road bike (geared) (43%)
  • Fixed/singlespeed road bike (8%)
  • Time trial bike (8%)
  • Mountain bike (hard tail) (23%)
  • Mountain bike (full suspension) (6%)
  • Cyclo-cross bike (7%)
  • Track bike (4%)
  • BMX (2%)

Previous poll:

6-Dec-2010:

Do you think the British team are on track for cycling success at the 2012 Olympics?

  • Yes, the golds will flood in (14%)
  • Nearly, but still some work to be done (60%)
  • Not really, some serious work to be done (17%)
  • No, GB is past its best (9%)

Previous poll:

1-Dec-2010:

What do you do when snow and ice prevent you from cycling?

  • Get on the turbo trainer (44%)
  • Sit in the lounge and watch TV (19%)
  • Eat and drink as much as I can (5%)
  • All of the above (13%)
  • Snow doesn't stop me from riding, I'm hard (19%)

Previous poll:

22-Nov-2010:

What's the maximum you'd spend on a pair of cycling shorts?

  • Less than £10 (3%)
  • £10-£20 (3%)
  • £20-£30 (12%)
  • £40-£50 (29%)
  • £60-£80 (24%)
  • £80-£100 (14%)
  • £100-£150 (11%)
  • Over £150 (4%)

Previous poll:

16-Nov-2010:

Who will be the sprint king at the 2011 Tour Down Under?

  • Andre Greipel (17%)
  • Tyler Farrar (9%)
  • Mark Cavendish (68%)
  • Someone else (6%)

Previous poll:

13-Nov-2010:

Mudguards or no mudguards during winter?

  • Mudguards (69%)
  • No mudguards (31%)

Previous poll:

2-Nov-2010:

Will you go and watch the 2012 Olympic Games in London?

  • Yes, I'll be there (43%)
  • No (57%)

Previous poll:

27-Oct-2010:

What's your verdict on the 2011 Tour de France route?

  • Looks to be a cracker (33%)
  • Pretty good (51%)
  • Average (11%)
  • Not great (2%)
  • Tour de Pants (3%)

Previous poll:

18-Oct-2010:

Have you ever ridden in a cyclo-cross race?

  • Yes, frequently (7%)
  • Yes, once or twice (14%)
  • No, but I'd like to (36%)
  • No, not interested (42%)

Previous poll:

12-Oct-2010:

How do you rate Team Sky's performance this year?

  • Fantastic, a great first year (2%)
  • Pretty decent (21%)
  • Average (41%)
  • Below par (17%)
  • Disappointing (19%)

Previous poll:

6-Oct-2010:

How do you rate the Commonwealth Games?

  • Up there with the Olympic Games (4%)
  • A significant event, but not a high point (37%)
  • Not that great (35%)
  • It's nonsense and should be scrapped (24%)

Previous poll:

28-Sep-2010:

How many hours a week do you spend riding a bike?

  • None (5%)
  • 1-2 (6%)
  • 3-4 (17%)
  • 5-6 (26%)
  • 7-10 (27%)
  • 11-15 (13%)
  • 16-20 (3%)
  • More than 20 (3%)

Previous poll:

22-Sep-2010:

Do you have a winter bike?

  • Yes, I keep my other one for best (60%)
  • No, I use the same bike in all weathers (34%)
  • Winter? What's that? (4%)
  • I don't own a bike (2%)

Previous poll:

19-Sep-2010:

What did you think of this year's Tour of Britain?

  • Great - best one yet (38%)
  • Pretty good (37%)
  • Okay (18%)
  • Not so good (4%)
  • Awful (3%)

Previous poll:

13-Sep-2010:

Do you think the Tour of Britain should be a ProTour race?

  • Yes (62%)
  • No (32%)
  • What's the 'ProTour'? (6%)

Previous poll:

6-Sep-2010:

Do you think GPS for bikes is a good idea?

  • Yes, it's a revolution (59%)
  • No, it's just more handlebar clutter (35%)
  • What's GPS? (6%)

Previous poll:

28-Aug-2010:

Who is your favourite for the 2010 Vuelta a Espana win?

  • Andy Schleck (19%)
  • Frank Schleck (29%)
  • Denis Menchov (15%)
  • Nicolas Roche (6%)
  • David Arroyo (1%)
  • Igor Anton (2%)
  • Christophe Le Mevel (1%)
  • Roman Kreuziger (2%)
  • Thomas Lovkvist (1%)
  • Joaquin Rodriguez (7%)
  • Carlos Sastre (3%)
  • Someone else! (14%)

Previous poll:

23-Aug-2010:

Do you think that Mark Cavendish will win the 2010 World Championships?

  • Yes, he's in with a chance (60%)
  • No, but maybe another year (31%)
  • No, he'll never win it (9%)

Previous poll:

2-Aug-2010:

Which one of these would you like to see more of on the CW website?

  • Racing news (34%)
  • Non-racing news (5%)
  • Rides/routes (18%)
  • Bikes/products (24%)
  • Photos/videos (2%)
  • Blog/Comment (3%)
  • It's about right as it is (13%)

Previous poll:

26-Jul-2010:

What did you think of the 2010 Tour de France?

  • Excellent, one of the best ever (49%)
  • Pretty good, but not the best (42%)
  • Pretty average (6%)
  • Not that great (2%)
  • Didn't enjoy it at all (1%)

Previous poll:

23-Jul-2010:

Should Contador have waited for Schleck when he lost his chain?

  • Yes, it's the right thing to do (54%)
  • No, he shouldn't have waited (46%)

Previous poll:

14-Jul-2010:

What do you think of the 2010 Tour de France so far?

  • Brilliant, one of the best (46%)
  • Good (41%)
  • Average (8%)
  • Not great (3%)
  • Duff (1%)

Previous poll:

8-Jul-2010:

Was the inclusion of a cobbled stage in the Tour de France a success?

  • Yes, it was a stroke of genius (83%)
  • Not fussed either way (6%)
  • No, what were they thinking? (8%)
  • Cobblers (3%)

Previous poll:

30-Jun-2010:

How will you follow the Tour de France?

  • Going there as a roadside spectator (5%)
  • Watch it on TV (50%)
  • On the internet (9%)
  • Newspapers/magazines (1%)
  • All/most of the above! (35%)

Previous poll:

23-Jun-2010:

Who do you think will win this year's Tour de France?

  • Alberto Contador (60%)
  • Lance Armstrong (13%)
  • Bradley Wiggins (6%)
  • Cadel Evans (5%)
  • Andy Schleck (9%)
  • Carlos Sastre (1%)
  • Denis Menchov (1%)
  • Someone else! (5%)

Previous poll:

17-Jun-2010:

In your opinion, which is the best bike frame material?

  • Aluminium (10%)
  • Carbon fibre (46%)
  • Steel (16%)
  • Titanium (19%)
  • Bamboo (5%)
  • Scandium (1%)
  • Magnesium (1%)
  • Something else (1%)

Previous poll:

8-Jun-2010:

What did you think of the 2010 Giro d'Italia?

  • Excellent, one of the best (65%)
  • Pretty good (28%)
  • So so (5%)
  • Below average (1%)
  • Not good (2%)

Previous poll:

4-Jun-2010:

Do you really think that some pro riders are using motorised bikes?

  • Yes, wouldn't be surprised (24%)
  • No, don't be ridiculous (76%)

Previous poll:

26-May-2010:

Do you think Floyd Landis is telling the truth?

  • Yes (42%)
  • No (58%)

Previous poll:

18-May-2010:

Who do you think will win the 2010 Giro d'Italia?

  • Alexandre Vinokourov (6%)
  • Ivan Basso (21%)
  • Vincenzo Nibali (5%)
  • Cadel Evans (23%)
  • Stefano Garzelli (1%)
  • Michele Scarponi (0%)
  • David Arroyo (6%)
  • Carlos Sastre (20%)
  • Bradley Wiggins (8%)
  • Richie Porte (5%)
  • None of these (5%)

Previous poll:

14-May-2010:

Was the Giro d'Italia's visit to the Netherlands a success?

  • Yes, it made for exciting racing (29%)
  • It was okay, nothing special (27%)
  • No, it was a big mistake (44%)

Previous poll:

7-May-2010:

Do you agree that cyclists make better drivers?

  • Yes, definitely (80%)
  • No, it's a myth (20%)

Previous poll:

26-Apr-2010:

What do you think of Alexandre Vinokourov's Liege victory?

  • Great ride, he deserved to win it (23%)
  • Disgusting, why is he still allowed to race? (61%)
  • Not bothered (17%)

Previous poll:

21-Apr-2010:

Which Grand Tour of 2010 are you most looking forward to?

  • Giro d'Italia (12%)
  • Tour de France (59%)
  • Vuelta a Espana (1%)
  • All of them (26%)
  • None of them (1%)

Previous poll:

12-Apr-2010:

Who is your favourite cobbled classics rider?

  • Fabian Cancellara (48%)
  • Tom Boonen (14%)
  • Roger Hammond (15%)
  • Filippo Pozzato (2%)
  • Juan Antonio Flecha (3%)
  • George Hincapie (7%)
  • Leif Hoste (1%)
  • Bjorn Leukemans (1%)
  • Thor Hushovd (2%)
  • Sebastien Hinault (1%)
  • None of these (7%)

Previous poll:

6-Apr-2010:

Should Alejandro Valverde still be racing?

  • Yes (23%)
  • No (66%)
  • Don't care (11%)

Previous poll:

30-Mar-2010:

How do you rate Team GB's performance at the Track Worlds?

  • Fantastic (8%)
  • Pretty good (70%)
  • Average (13%)
  • A bit off (6%)
  • Rubbish (3%)

Previous poll:

23-Mar-2010:

Do you think that your place of work is 'cycling friendly'?

  • Yes - bike store, changing room, showers, the works (20%)
  • Yes - but facilities could be better (34%)
  • No - no bike store, no changing area, nothing (46%)

Previous poll:

15-Mar-2010:

Do you think Alberto Contador will be unstoppable at this year's Tour de France?

  • Yes, no one can beat him (51%)
  • No, no one is unstoppable (46%)
  • Who is Alberto Contador? (3%)

Previous poll:

8-Mar-2010:

What is the worst thing about cycling on British roads?

  • Car drivers (44%)
  • Potholes (26%)
  • Weather conditions (11%)
  • Too hilly (1%)
  • Too busy (7%)
  • All of the above (12%)

Previous poll:

1-Mar-2010:

Do you think Mark Cavendish can win the green jersey at this year's Tour de France?

  • Yes, of course (56%)
  • No way (8%)
  • We'll have to wait until July to find out (36%)

Previous poll:

22-Feb-2010:

Do you listen to music when you're out riding?

  • Yes (20%)
  • No (80%)

Previous poll:

15-Feb-2010:

How many hours a week do you cycle, on average?

  • None (5%)
  • 1-2 (6%)
  • 3-4 (17%)
  • 5-6 (23%)
  • 7-8 (17%)
  • 9-10 (14%)
  • 11-15 (12%)
  • 16-20 (3%)
  • More than 20 (4%)

Previous poll:

8-Feb-2010:

Do you think that Bradley Wiggins can win the Tour de France?

  • Yes, this year (11%)
  • Yes, but not this year (35%)
  • No (54%)

Previous poll:

1-Feb-2010:

How many bikes do you own?

  • None (1%)
  • 1 (8%)
  • 2 (24%)
  • 3 (24%)
  • 4 (20%)
  • 5-7 (18%)
  • 8-10 (3%)
  • I've lost count (2%)

Previous poll:

26-Jan-2010:

Can Lance Armstrong still win the Tour de France?

  • Yes, he's still the man (23%)
  • No, he's had it (44%)
  • We'll see in July (33%)

Previous poll:

18-Jan-2010:

Do you think Team Sky will take more wins than HTC-Columbia this year?

  • Yes, definitely (7%)
  • No way (52%)
  • Too early to say (42%)

Previous poll:

11-Jan-2010:

Is starting the ProTour in January too early?

  • Yes (38%)
  • No (62%)

Previous poll:

28-Dec-2009:

In 2010, will you...

  • Ride more (53%)
  • Buy a new bike (5%)
  • Eat less (14%)
  • All of the above (29%)

Previous poll:

17-Dec-2009:

All I want for Christmas is...

  • A new bike (32%)
  • Some winter cycling kit (19%)
  • A new pair of legs (25%)
  • Jumper from aunty Mabel (3%)
  • World peace (14%)
  • You! (7%)

Previous poll:

14-Dec-2009:

What do you think of Bradley Wiggins' move to Team Sky?

  • Great news, he'll do well at Sky (54%)
  • He should have stayed at Garmin (38%)
  • Not bothered either way (8%)

Previous poll:

9-Dec-2009:

What do you think of RadioShack's new kit?

  • It's great, best kit ever (4%)
  • It's good, but not the best (24%)
  • It's nothing special (32%)
  • Pretty drab (30%)
  • Worst kit I've ever seen (9%)

Previous poll:

7-Dec-2009:

Given a choice, who should Ben Swift ride for in 2010?

  • Stay with Katusha (35%)
  • Move to Team Sky (61%)
  • Neither of those two (4%)

Previous poll:

1-Dec-2009:

Which is your favourite ProTour team?

  • Ag2r (2%)
  • Astana (2%)
  • Caisse d'Epargne (3%)
  • Euskaltel-Euskadi (3%)
  • Footon-Servetto (1%)
  • Francaise des Jeux (2%)
  • Garmin-Transitions (15%)
  • Liquigas (3%)
  • Omega Pharma-Lotto (1%)
  • QuickStep (3%)
  • Rabobank (2%)
  • Saxo Bank (11%)
  • Team Columbia-HTC (20%)
  • Team Katusha (1%)
  • Team Milram (0%)
  • Team RadioShack (8%)
  • Team Sky (19%)
  • I don't like any of them (4%)

Previous poll:

23-Nov-2009:

Which of these cycling disciplines do you take part in regularly?

  • Road (53%)
  • Time trial (17%)
  • Cyclo-cross (4%)
  • Track (5%)
  • Mountain biking (XC) (14%)
  • Mountain biking (DH) (1%)
  • BMX (1%)
  • Other (6%)

Previous poll:

18-Nov-2009:

Do you think Lance Armstrong will win the Tour de France in 2010?

  • Yes, he's still got it (9%)
  • No, but he'll be on the podium (47%)
  • No, he's past it (30%)
  • Don't care (13%)

Previous poll:

10-Nov-2009:

Do you enjoy riding in the winter?

  • Yes, I laugh in the face of winter (44%)
  • No, but I carry on anyway (48%)
  • No, I completely avoid riding in winter (8%)

Previous poll:

3-Nov-2009:

Do you think Cadel Evans' move to the BMC team is a good decision?

  • Yes, he'll do well there (40%)
  • No, he should have joined Sky (15%)
  • No, he should have stayed at Silence-Lotto (5%)
  • Don't care, he'll never win the Tour (40%)

Previous poll:

26-Oct-2009:

Should Alberto Contador leave Astana, or stick with them?

  • Yes, he should leave (61%)
  • No, he should stay (10%)
  • Don't care where he goes (29%)

Previous poll:

19-Oct-2009:

What do you think of the 2010 Tour de France route?

  • It's great, can't wait (63%)
  • It's okay, nothing special (31%)
  • Not so great (4%)
  • Complete rubbish (2%)

Previous poll:

12-Oct-2009:

How many cyclo-sportives did you ride this year?

  • None (49%)
  • 1-2 (27%)
  • 3-4 (13%)
  • 5-10 (9%)
  • More than 10 (2%)

Previous poll:

6-Oct-2009:

Will you go along to the London cycle show this year?

  • Yes (18%)
  • No (82%)

Previous poll:

28-Sep-2009:

How much would you spend on a new bike?

  • Less than £500 (5%)
  • £500-£999 (19%)
  • £1,000-£1,499 (21%)
  • £1,500-£1,999 (18%)
  • £2,000-£2,999 (17%)
  • £3,000-£3,999 (8%)
  • £4,000 or more (11%)

Previous poll:

22-Sep-2009:

Do you think Skyrides are a good idea?

  • Yes, of course (82%)
  • No (8%)
  • Not sure (11%)

Previous poll:

14-Sep-2009:

Do you think Nicole Cooke can win the World Champs again this year?

  • Yes, she's the best (39%)
  • No, not this year (41%)
  • No, never (3%)
  • Another Brit woman will win it! (17%)

Previous poll:

4-Sep-2009:

Did the Vuelta's opening four days in the Netherlands/Belgium work?

  • Yes, it was great (20%)
  • A day or two would have done (28%)
  • It was silly, keep the race in Spain! (43%)
  • I don't care about the Vuelta (9%)

Previous poll:

4-Sep-2009:

Do you intend to go and watch the 2009 Tour of Britain as a roadside spectator?

  • Yes (64%)
  • No (32%)
  • The what? (4%)

Previous poll:

27-Aug-2009:

Which is your favourite Grand Tour?

  • Giro d'Italia (20%)
  • Tour de France (76%)
  • Vuelta a Espana (4%)

Previous poll:

3-Aug-2009:

Should convicted dopers be banned from racing for life?

  • Yes, ban them for ever (71%)
  • No, but ban them for two years (26%)
  • No, don't ban them at all (3%)

Previous poll:

27-Jul-2009:

Can Bradley Wiggins win the Tour de France next year?

  • Yes, no problem (11%)
  • No, but he'll be top three (73%)
  • No, never (14%)
  • Bradley who? (2%)

Previous poll:

20-Jul-2009:

What do you think of this year's Tour de France route?

  • Fantastic, best ever (23%)
  • Good, but it's been a bit slow going (50%)
  • So so (17%)
  • Rubbish. What were they thinking? (11%)

Previous poll:

13-Jul-2009:

Will Bradley Wiggins stay in the Tour de France top ten until Paris?

  • Yes, top five (22%)
  • Yes, top ten (49%)
  • No, but he'll be top 20 (25%)
  • No, he'll slip down below 20 (4%)

Previous poll:

8-Jul-2009:

Will Mark Cavendish win the Tour de France green jersey?

  • Yes, he's untouchable (49%)
  • No, but maybe next year (42%)
  • No, never (3%)
  • Don't care (6%)

Previous poll:

29-Jun-2009:

Who's the real leader of Astana's Tour de France team?

  • Lance Armstrong (46%)
  • Alberto Contador (48%)
  • Levi Leipheimer (2%)
  • Who or what is Astana? (4%)

Previous poll:

22-Jun-2009:

Who is your favourite for the 2009 National road race title?

  • Bradley Wiggins (30%)
  • Daniel Lloyd (5%)
  • Russell Downing (11%)
  • Rob Hayles (4%)
  • Chris Newton (1%)
  • Ben Swift (8%)
  • Mark Cavendish (24%)
  • Someone else! (17%)

Previous poll:

22-Jun-2009:

Should Tom Boonen be allowed to ride in the Tour de France?

  • Yes (43%)
  • No (53%)
  • Don't care (5%)

Previous poll:

15-Jun-2009:

Should Alejandro Valverde still be allowed to race?

  • Yes, he's done nothing wrong (22%)
  • No (47%)
  • That's for the courts to decide! (31%)

Previous poll:

8-Jun-2009:

Can Cadel Evans win the Tour de France?

  • Yes, this year (16%)
  • Yes, but not this year (12%)
  • No, never (66%)
  • Cadel who? (6%)

Previous poll:

1-Jun-2009:

What did you think of Lance Armstrong's Giro performance?

  • Fantastic (0%)
  • Good (67%)
  • So so (17%)
  • Not great (0%)
  • Awful (0%)
  • Why did he bother? (17%)

Previous poll:

6-May-2009:

How many Giro d'Italia stages will Mark Cavendish win?

  • One (4%)
  • Two (4%)
  • Three (69%)
  • Four (15%)
  • Five or more (6%)
  • None (2%)

Previous poll:

26-Feb-2009:

What did you think of the Tour of California?

  • Excellent (50%)
  • Good (0%)
  • Fair (50%)
  • Not up to much (0%)
  • Drivel (0%)
  • Tour of what? (0%)

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