Is your spouse/partner bike-curious?

my lovely fixie skidder friends,

Confused....?

Confused....?

I appreciate this is a common state for you pisti.

Why don't you just accept the fact she doesn't like cycling. It's ok to have differing interests.

Or are you going to start sticking tampax in you once a month?

Why don't you just accept the fact she doesn't like cycling. It's ok to have differing interests.

Or are you going to start sticking tampax in you once a month?

I don't think many girls would class that as an actual hobby would they?

Or are you going to start sticking tampax in you once a month?

you're not a man unless you've had a go at least once.
and i have it on good authority that tampons are excellent at stopping bullet wounds from bleeding -

Or are you going to start sticking tampax in you once a month?

wow..

I don't think many girls would class that as an actual hobby would they?

For affect, I appreciate the fact managing ones menstrual cycle is not a hobby.

wow..

Use the rep button.

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Use the rep button.

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Yes, research generally shows that there's a massive drop-off in cycling once children hit their teenage years, across both genders, but more so among girls than boys. The causes are the usual suspects--gender stereotyping etc.

Plus y'know perhaps the fact that male cyclists massively outnumber female ones and as sadly evidenced by the turn this thread has taken that can make it a bit of a misogynistic sausage fest. Some women might find that a tad offputting.
It doesn't have to, power within your own hands and all that.

Plus y'know perhaps the fact that male cyclists massively outnumber female ones and as sadly evidenced by the turn this thread has taken that can make it a bit of a misogynistic sausage fest. Some women might find that a tad offputting.
It doesn't have to, power within your own hands and all that.

Absolutely. I take it that you've seen some of the numerous threads where that has been discussed? (Example.)

misogynistic sausage fest.

Don't be so pathetic sensitive.

I'm lucky enough to have a girlfriend whose probably more into bikes than I am. Cue hours of bickering on vintage/modern bikes; who is faster; catching glances at each other whilst riding (which is the best); fixing each others bikes up; her stealing all my spare parts; her flat generally resembling a bike shop and her using girl eyes™ on me when she can't be arsed to mend something and it working 90% of the time.

But I love it, and I love her.

aww Ben you soppy git :-D

Don't be so pathetic sensitive.

You're right, let's take it outside and settle it like men :P

Seriously though, many women might find the tone of some of the written content of the forum offputting. That's very similar for a lot of bike related sites sadly. If I wanted to do a bit of research or ask some questions relating to a new interest in bikes, I'd be looking to a forum like this one. I'd ask my partner questions, do a bit of research etc.

It would sadden me to think that any potential new rider or someone picking cycling back up might be put off by that, and I think it occurs to the degree that over-sensitivity cannot be used as a get out clause.

Tone of humour is often lost on the internet of course. Do be assured that I am not upset, angry or personally offended.
Or pre-menstrual before you get that one in.

girls don't have to like forum's to enjoy bikes and cycling. What is said here is largely irrelevant and boys will be boys etc so probably best to save your breath...

Although my gf can cycle she is not a driver and not even British (a country of long straight roads - no not Rome). We got a second bike and she became quite keen for us to go out for rides but i was a little nervous because of her lack of experience. So I suggested some training - i had even done some quite recently and was very positive as to the benefits for anyone but she was not interested. She just wanted us to go out together, so we did and she made me cycle in front which I can see for her is beneficial but for me! I spent half the time trying to negotiate traffic and then instantly looking back to see how she was doing - she was fine i was the one nearly getting killed. We have been out about three times but pretty long sessions, 5-7hrs lots of stops and taking her to interesting places that i know she would like to see (LMNH - obviously she wants to go there she just didn't exactly say so). She has improved a lot, she gets beeped because i encourage her to hold her space and she's not yet getting away from the lights that quick and obviously drivers default to the attitude of devine right over the highway! This then means i go from flash to bang in less than a nanosecond and threaten all n sundry but we're getting there, slowly which is fine for us both. she is still not happy about going out by herself and we live in Wandsworth close to the awful one way system so not many choices. I have not given up on getting some training but i'm too scarred to suggest at the mo in case she takes it as criticism! Are there any female instructors on here?
Oh and we had an issue with the saddle but I didn't rush out to replace it (lazy- no other reason) she now says she is used to it...

You're right, let's take it outside and settle it like men :P

Seriously though, many women might find the tone of some of the written content of the forum offputting. That's very similar for a lot of bike related sites sadly. If I wanted to do a bit of research or ask some questions relating to a new interest in bikes, I'd be looking to a forum like this one. I'd ask my partner questions, do a bit of research etc.

It would sadden me to think that any potential new rider or someone picking cycling back up might be put off by that, and I think it occurs to the degree that over-sensitivity cannot be used as a get out clause.

Tone of humour is often lost on the internet of course. Do be assured that I am not upset, angry or personally offended.
Or pre-menstrual before you get that one in.

seriously though, htfu

seriously though, htfu

context of the thread is how to get a bike-curious partner into cycling.
Majority of those partners are women.
Some women may be offended by sexism. Can be a problem in the cycling community. Not slinging personal insults, just making a point relevant to the thread.

I don't believe we've met, but I think if we do you'll realise the htfu is pretty inaccurate.

You're right, let's take it outside and settle it like men :P

Seriously though, many women might find the tone of some of the written content of the forum offputting. That's very similar for a lot of bike related sites sadly. If I wanted to do a bit of research or ask some questions relating to a new interest in bikes, I'd be looking to a forum like this one. I'd ask my partner questions, do a bit of research etc.

It would sadden me to think that any potential new rider or someone picking cycling back up might be put off by that, and I think it occurs to the degree that over-sensitivity cannot be used as a get out clause.

Tone of humour is often lost on the internet of course. Do be assured that I am not upset, angry or personally offended.
Or pre-menstrual before you get that one in.

Repped.

True and funny.

context of the thread is how to get a bike-curious partner into cycling.
Majority of those partners are women.
Some women may be offended by sexism. Can be a problem in the cycling community. Not slinging personal insults, just making a point relevant to the thread.

I don't believe we've met, but I think if we do you'll realise the htfu is pretty inaccurate.

where's the sexism? sounds like you've got a chip on your shoulder

It would sadden me to think that any potential new rider or someone picking cycling back up might be put off by that

I couldn't give a fuck, and neither should you.

Lori's well into riding her bike now (it's also my polo bike), in fact she's talking about getting something lighter and nippier instead*... :]

• Still talking about bikes before the comedians start...
  

that's a boyfriend not a bike