What are the four types of cyclists?

The four types of cyclists is a classification used in Australian cycling education, coaching and urban planning, although there are different frameworks. The most common framework used by Austroads, Bicycle Network and state transport departments to design infrastructure classifies riders into four types based on confidence and skill. Strong and Fearless cyclists are experienced riders who will ride on busy roads without bike lanes, about 5-10% of the population. Enthused and Confident cyclists are comfortable riding on roads with some traffic and painted bike lanes but prefer separated infrastructure, about 10-15% of people. Interested but Concerned cyclists are the largest group, about 50-60% of the population, who would like to ride but are worried about traffic and only ride on quiet streets, shared paths or fully separated cycleways. No Way No How are people who have no interest in cycling regardless of infrastructure. In a sporting context, AusCycling and UCI classify competitive cyclists into four broad disciplines: Road cyclists who race on paved roads, Track cyclists who race on velodromes, Mountain Bike cyclists who race cross-country or downhill off-road, and BMX cyclists who race on BMX tracks or freestyle. Another coaching framework classifies cyclists by role in a team: Climbers, Sprinters, Time Trialists and All-rounders. The urban planning four-type model is most used for policy because it helps councils build infrastructure that encourages the Interested but Concerned group to start riding.