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. 2023 Feb 10;114(2):195–206. doi: 10.17269/s41997-023-00747-8

Table 1.

Predefined visible characteristics for Montreal cyclists

Variable Value Description
Age group Child Prepubescent
Young adult Young-looking, pubescent
Adult Mature-looking
Senior Person with traits associated with older age (e.g., grey hair, fat wasting, wrinkles)
Type of bike Commuter bike Includes vintage-like bikes (e.g., older bike models with curved handlebars), bikes with travelling bags; excludes bicycles from bike-sharing programs
Racing bike Bicycles with curved handlebar and/or performance bikes, known high-performance bikes, and cyclists wearing performance attire
Bike sharing Standard bicycles labelled with known bike-sharing program logos
Visible minority Yes Non-Caucasian, darker skin colour
Gender Male Secondary male sex characteristics such as increased muscle mass, facial hair, and increased body hair
Female Secondary female sex characteristics such as no facial hair, fine facial features, and lighter muscle mass