Which cover do YOU prefer?

i like it

Besides the fact that "burn calories, not gas" is a tautology (when you burn gas, you create energy that can be measured in calories), personally, I feel that endorsing a particular motivation for commuting over all others by highlighting it on the cover of the book needlessly limits your message and, perhaps, your audience.

The fourth, fifth and eighth grab my attention and I would almost certainly buy the book based on those covers. They are simple, they pop, they are dignified, and they are appealing from a distance.

While some of the others are cleaner or display the idea better, most of us realistically don't dwell on the images on the cover, we merely pick it up if it appeals to us at first glance.

In all honesty, the first two and the one with the sign are detracting, and I would dodge them based solely on how busy they are, and I would avoid the fourth because the blurred bike looks like graffiti. I don't mean to offend, but honestly, I wouldn't buy those for the simple reason that I would be ashamed to display something that looks like a really thick magazine or a kids book, whereas the fourth and eighth look professional and well put together.

Keep in mind, many business types would be looking for this type of thing and would probably dodge something that looks like a skateboarding magazine.

Please show normal people on bikes, and folding bikes too. I have a Brompton and ride in a suit.

I like that it shows "regular" people in street clothes. It makes new people think that they can do it too, and they don't have to get lycra'd up, be twenty-something years old, and in perfect shape first.

Best is the latest. Big and bold, and lots of women on the cover.

I prefer the lady from the back, because she's alone. That will probably the case for a lot of people attempting this brave act of leaving the car for a bike in North America. Alone in the middle of the car jungle, struggling for life. Plus, the woman looks fashionably nice from what we can see, and I love the work done on the colors and contrast.

I like the love. I don't like the RUSHED feel of some of them- like it's a challenge. This one is approachable for non-cyclists most I think.

I like the tweaked version of the cover (didn't know the version #) below the Poll. To be more descriptive, it has color pictures above and below the words in the center "Bike to Work". The bottom pictures has the words in white on the top "Burn Calories, Not Gas"

This one seems like it would have the most appeal to people that are more focused on a means to get to work and haven't been into cycling serious. I think that is the situation for most bike commuters - new ones anyway.

I like Version 7 I wish you had included better instructions on how to use this voting thing I have no idea if I have voted or not

The third one down. I kinda like the lady in the suit riding. Shows a sense of power.

This cover shows people riding in business attire, on a clear day, with minimal effort. It seems to convey a message that "I can do that". They say a picture paints a thousand words, right? Well, this is the right picture for your cover.

I design book covers. You are nearly there with the last one you put on your blog. Why is the woman at the base riding on a crosswalk? Doesn't look safe. Replace that photo with something a lot brighter and more telling. You really should make the TO bigger because as it stands it reads BIKE WORK. I would also go for a tint behind the text instead of just white but thats just my two cents. BTW i really like the red heels but is she going to work?

i am thinkingh about taking my bike on the quiet streets to get to work. This is in Dayton, OH. A lot of these covers are for people already biking to work, I want something that talks to me and this is it http://www.flickr.com/photos/...

The very latest cover. Not on this list. I like blondes!! And so will lots of normal people in book shops. Blondes sell things!!! ; )

I've been commuting to work by bicycle for years. I like no 8 the best because its got smiling people on it. Some of the other phortos are of v grumpy people.

Shame this wasn't on the first poll. It is by far the best.

8, man. Its clean, says it all.

Folding bikes!

Vrsn 8 is best

I think it helps people who might be a little more self-conscious of the idea feel more comfortable by seeing such a diverse group of people biking to work.

it rocks

The top one. :D

looks like people just going to work. The others look like covers for cycling enthusists, or are just off the point.

It's a very clean image. The logo/ title is very noticeable. The light blue catches people's eye.

(P.s. I Been riding to work/ school for 8 years now; it would be nice to have some company =0)

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This one has the cleanest, catchiest design.

I like this cover. This is more catchy. 5, 6, & 7 are my least favorites. I do like #2 as well. I hope this helps!

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This one is simple, clean and to the point. I like that the female is older and the male is in a suit. It conveys the messege perfectly in my opition.

It shows safe riding, not in the crosswalk! But they're not wearing helmets!

i think this one just seems to pop.(i am strait)

Some of them make the bike look complicated, some show riders with no helmet but this one is very clean and inviting. The heart is a nice subtle touch too.

This is the only one that really sticks in my mind, the others are just fancy text and very forgettable

Design by committee never works %u2013 most are almost there but not quite. Let a designer go for it!

It's simple and good.

V8

normal folks biking...perfect

I like the one posted at the top more than any of the others but it's a little drab. Biking isn't grey. What I do like is the overall design and the diversity of the cyclists. One of the designs says it's all about speed, which it isn't. Two say dark mystery for the in crowd - which it isn't, though those covers are very cool. The blue and white logo bike ones leave me cold. I like the one above. Just needs more colour.