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Get a copy of Lost Lanes and go for some rides on quiet, rural, low-traffic routes. Taking primary and keeping up with traffic probably isn't realistic for someone who's a bit unfit and can't spin at 20mph plus, so head somewhere where there aren't so many impatient drivers and let her find out for herself if she enjoys cycling. If it isn't for her, let it go and find a new hobby to enjoy together. Perhaps spelunking.
As an aside, I seem to get more impatient arsehole drivers when I'm dressed in normal clothes on my upright bike than I do dressed like a 'proper cyclist' on the one with drops. Looking clearly female and normal seems to bring out the worst MGIF tendencies from some mouth-breathers. So I can understand her apprehension.