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The aim of this research was survey related concern about do cycling between children from mother's viewpoint. The method of present research was applied that it is performed by field shape. Statistical population was all mothers from Iranian families that unfortunately there is no information about the number of them. According to lack of standard tools in this area, the survey Instrument was a researcher made questionnaire with 14 Main question, that after Confirmation Its validity and reliability (α=0.86) Were distributed by the multistage cluster selection. 5863 data from questionnaires returned, were analyzed with the Friedman test by SPSS 20 software. Results showed that Lack of skills in cycling with rank mean (9.79( and lack of Special bike paths with rank mean )9.11( is most important barrier and reduction social status because of do cycling was least important barrier from perspective of mothers. So, proper planning it is Require and necessary for dismantle the barriers of children's cycling.
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