• ugh don't get her a mountain bike to ride around london....

    that will put her right off.

    Invite her out on a day trip somewhere, cycling somewhere beautiful and quiet. She can borrow my road bike if it will fit her.....

    If she can experience the joy of cycling minus the psychopaths we have to deal with on a daily basis, then perhaps it will entice her into trying out a gentle commute with you............

    I would go for the slowly slowly catchy monkey approach
    Nothing would piss me off more than my boyfriend trying to make me take up his hobby to make life easier for him ;-)

    as a girl i reckon get her a hybrid or mountain bike to start, and start by taking her on fun rides (ie offer to take her to things she likes by bike) on quiet roads to get her confidence, until she realises that it is the best way to travel! then she'll be hooked :) Then a cycle training course for sure.

    I remember when I started commuting by bike i was really intimidated by domineering drivers, but determined to do it. it really helped going out with a friend who was really experienced a few times, i learnt so much and gained confidence. So just take it really slowly with her and be patient...

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