Teaching a grown up noobie

[trampyjoe]

Make sure the bike is adjusted to fit her - saddle hight, handlebars etc etc. My missus rented a bike the other week and it wasn't adjusted properly, nearly put her off cycling for good

 

[xpc316e]

There's plenty of good advice here on the cycling front, so I'd go for making it a really enjoyable occasion in other ways: plan to take a nice picnic, stop at a good pub on the way home with either a pre-prepared 'Thank you' card for joining you in doing something you like doing, or a homemade payback voucher that will entitle her to get you involved in something she likes doing. Don't forget constant feedback to her on how much you are enjoying being with her, her performance, etc. This obviously matters to you, so make sure she knows how much you value her effort.

 

[david1701]

I like it, I wonder if I can use this thread as evidence she should swap the jeans for a summery dress

 

[deanE]

Don't forget that odds are on her ending up with a sore bum. Your offer of assistance should be no more than to get her a drink to take her mind off it!

 

[david1701]

because clearly I'm a gentleman nudge nudge wink wink

 

[RWright]

Did anyone mention taking a first aid kit?

 

[wibbly]

Don't forget that odds are on her ending up with a sore bum. Your offer of assistance should be no more than to get her a drink to take her mind off it!

I was sure the offer of assistance was going to be far far better than a drink