SPOKES Crowd Sourced Cycle Maps
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Pink Panthers / Module 2
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Cyclists - Get from A to B the right way!
Spokes is the cycling portal that works with the cycling community to offer crowdsourced cycle routes
Accessible via web or a dedicated (free) app, the service offers cyclists the route they want to take
Filters allow users to select parameters to suit their individual needs- Most popular route- Quickest route- Most recent submission- Safest route (according to road markings, streetlights)- Most scenic route
No more generic cycle routesForget the out of date pamphlet
Market Opportunity Road safety concerns
1. Cry for action: There are huge concerns over cyclists’ safety on the roads and with casualties mounting the cry for bespoke cycling infrastructure on our roads has reached an all time high
2. Politically relevant: The Mayor of London Boris Johnson is raising the profile of this issue. Plus, British Cycling are helping Boris develop and launch his vision for cycling in London
3. Cyclists already campaigning: there are petitions for exclusive paths that are well lit, properly signposted and offer dedicated traffic signals at the busiest junctions
4. Gap in the market: We’re offering the safest, most trusted routes brought to you from cyclists’ experiences, with up-to-date references to certain road marking being worn, or specific street lights not working
Online cycling communities 1. Active and vocal community: We don’t need to convince this group to get online,
they already make up a thriving community vocalising concerns around all cycling subjects (safety, equipment and experiences)
2. No competitors: There is no specific, dedicated service offering cyclists the most trusted/safest route based on cyclist’s experiences
3. Other mapping sites: Cyclists are offered fitness driven (calorie driven), Google Maps (getting from A to B as quickly as possible) or GPS systems as places to get information. We will provide a place for them to communicate, share and interact with other members of the online community in addition to gaining more information.
Surge in popularity of cycling 1. A cycling renaissance: Cycling in the UK has undergone a
renaissance over the past five years, with an increasing number of people taking to the streets of the UK by bike
2. ‘The Olympic effect’: The Beijing and London Olympics, as well as a first British Tour de France winner in Bradley Wiggins last year, has resulted in mass participation in the sport
3. Booming revenue: Mintel forecasts that the bicycle market will grow a spectacular 23% in the next five years, to reach £1 billion by 2017
The Competition By User
Competitive Cyclistwww.strava.com
www.mapmyride.comFitness monitoring devices
Wearable Technology
Leisure Cyclistwww.skyride.co.uk/social
Navigational Maps/ hard copy cycle mapswww.bikehub.co.uk
www.ctc-maps.org.uk
Commuter CyclistGoogle maps
All navigation maps on the marketwww.bikehub.comGPS Devices Garmin etcGo Pro – Video element
Regular Cyclistwww.skyride.com
www.mapmyride.comRoad/ cycle maps on-line and hardcopy
Environmental CyclistGreen Modes of transport
Electric carPedestrians
APPSBikemap, Bike Route Planner (&Tracker), Runtastic Road Bikes, Bike Routes, Run.Bike.Route, Naviki, Barclays Bikes, MapMyRide, Komoot – Bike & Hike Guide, Antphero Bike, Polaris Navigation GPSPAY:B.iCycle – GPS, Velodroid GPS Bike, Velox Pro
Revenues• All features and content on the website and app are free for registered users• Registered users will be asked, but are not obliged to provide, their demographic
information as well as preferences for and ownership of different bike brands and equipment
• Spokes is a crowdsourced platform that shares content based on the members’ voluntary submission of routes and related input
• It translates the submissions into practical content for use by the cyclists.• Spokes sells processed anonymous data about the bikes and equipment used by
registered members to the cycling industry. This information is enhanced by users’ demographic data and further big data collected on the platform. This data is of high value to industry marketeers, who can use it to gain and develop market insights.
• There are four different revenue streams:1. Monthly subscription fees: manufacturers have access to a structured database
of processed data they can add to their marketing database.2. Ad hoc requests for specific reports and analyses.3. Targeted ad revenues.4. Partnership fees.
Costs● Map sourcing: the maps are sourced from google/API and integrated into the
platform of the application.● Integration of routes into google maps: carried out by Spokes’ development
team. ● Sales & marketing costs.
Partnershipfees
Sales & Marketing
Monthlysubscriptions
fees
Ad hocReports
& analysis
Advertisingfees
Application& web
Development fees
GoogleMaps
charges
REVENUES
COSTS
Spokes Business Model
The Consumer
Cycling is an increasingly popular pastime, as people absorb the impressive health and financial benefits.
Leisure cyclists who make space in their free time for:
● organised rides, like British Cycling’s Sky Rides● cycling meetup groups● combining dating and cycling, eg. through meetup● exploring
Regular cyclists: Those committed to cycling enjoy fitness levels of someone 10 years younger.
● Digital friendly regular cyclists will likely use gadgets such as route-mapping apps
Consumer profiles: general
Commuter cyclists. Burst of new cyclists inspired by Cycle-scheme and Boris bikes● This group needs practical info:● clothing for the weather● kit - lights, reflectors, high-res vests, accessories● popular and local stores
Competitive cyclists: Like digital tools to record: ● Total distance and workout times and re-fuels● Leader boards● Professional training and nutrition tips● They are interested in bike and gear reviews by other athletes
Environmental cyclists● They see cycling as one of the ‘most efficient machines ever’● Engage by selling the environmental benefits of cycling
Consumer profiles: cycling for a reason
Spokes Website Spokes Cycling Routes Spokes APP
GOSearch
Responsive Website for Desktop/Tablet/Mobile
Informative articles for commuters, leisure, health, and environmental cyclist.
Live update for new routes, user’s comments.
*Register to share route, comment and receive alerts.
User friendly Filters to select routes- Most popular route- Quickest route- Most recent submission- Safest route (according to road markings, streetlights)- Most scenic route
Highly engaged registered users can- share route (for all types)- share comment - share local knowledge (ie: construction)
Instant Informationregistered user can access- Weather - Traffic- Parking rack availability
Online and Offline App
Pre-save favourite route when on the go.
Record daily/every route to track health and performance.
Share individual performance on social media and with registered users.
Compatible with latest technology: smartwatch, Google glass (future)
Register to download App.
I’d like to cycle. Need reliable Routes !
continuous engagement
- live update- alerts- social - promotion- contribution
Free
Quick Registration
Social Sign In
Consumer Journey
● Unique offering: cycling maps based on the most trusted and safest routes
● Crowdsourced model with growth that will happen organically
● Cycling is a popular and relevant sport for today’s consumer, we are speaking to a large, engaged audience
● The app is useful for all types of cyclists (competitive, recreational, experienced, beginner or commuter)
● Online cycling communities are common and thriving hubs of activity – we will be speaking to an engaged audience who are eager to contribute
● Digital interface that works across all devices● Multiple revenue streams – not solely reliant on one
● Easily copied● There are a number of mapping services in the
market. Some services have red, amber and green routes already
● Unknown brand – a start-up● An initial investment is needed to get us off the
ground·
● Competitors - Map Navigation. GPS systems (Garmin),Fitness Apps ‘MapMyRide’, bikehub, CTC.
● No improvement of road services which would continue to damage the view of cycling
● Road safety issues - accidents/bad press have potential to threaten people’s opinion on cycling
● Low Barrier to Entry: Map Box, OpenStreetMap (mapzen.cloudmade.com)
● Integrated with cutting edge technology: Smartwatch, Google Glass. GO PRO video worn on helmets - gathering cycle data. Up Device - Jawbone wristband tracks eat, sleep, move etc
● Boris Bikes, docking information● Bikeability schemes - partner for new cyclists ● Family, unconfident and new cyclists could be targeted
with safety advice and trusted routes● Methods to form groups and find a buddy would meet
leisure cyclists’ needs● Interest in cycling growing globally (UK, Europe and
USA)
SWOT Strengths Opportunities
Weaknesses
Threats
Key channels:● PR - online and offline ● SEO - through relevant content and building links with relevant forums/sites● Targeted Digital Advertising - driving traffic to the Website/ APP.● Paid search - use very relevant paid search during launch and promotional period. ● E-mail / SMS marketing - registered users who opt in will receive our latest route update, partner’s promotion, alert ● Mobile Advertising - Integrate QR code to allow easy access of the website link, route, updates, or promotions.● Social media - creating official Google +, Facebook and Twitter accounts ● Google Play - this will take priority over the Apple store as Apple is notoriously hard to get approval from and Android
has the lion’s share of the market (55% vs 31%).
Launch Strategy● PR will be key for the launch - in order to generate social media noise surrounding the launch we will seed the app to
key journalists/athletes/prominent figures● Incentivising downloads and route sharing with discount vouchers/competitions. This will encourage users to share with
friends and start some social media engagement.● We can build elements into our launch strategy to enhance user retention, daily installation and user reviews on Google
Play to position ourselves as a featured app.
CHANNELS & LAUNCH
Partnership Strategy● Partnering with a relevant brand would help significantly raise the profile of our business surrounding the launch by
○ helping generate credibility through brand association○ driving reach through their various platforms ○ providing incentives for app usage (eg. 10% vouchers or discounted bike servicing when you share a route)
● Potential partners we have identified■ Sportsbrands ■ Retailers■ Technology leaders■ Local businesses
Sales Strategy● Data - Monthly data subscriptions, Ad Hoc for specific report, analytics, Targeted AD revenue ● Affiliation - Affiliation program with major brands, retailers…. ● Website/App ADs - Enable location based ADs ● Recommended Care Map - Including cycling shop/service map
Paid service - for manufacturers, retailer or partners to pay to get into the map, quality must be ensured. Charge by yearly, by the number of shops listed on the map and position. (to ensure the installation number, we can provide as part of the initial download for a certain period)
PARTNERSHIP & SALES
And finally...
Why Spokes is a good investment
Cycling is growing in popularity
Multiple revenue streams
Elegant design and UI
Spokes will grow in tandem
Different ways to achieve ROI
Spokes remains ahead of the competition
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