Originally Posted by
jimmuller
When we started she was scared of any speed above zero (thanks to an incident on a rented solo MTB) but wanted to join me on rides. My challenge has been to push the experience without hitting her limit. When she says slow down, I slow down. We may talk about it later, then push a little harder or into tougher traffic or over a steeper hill next time. That process has kept her comfortable and wanting more. Now we are doing just about anything I'd do solo.
We went through the same thing initially. My stoker was nervous with speed, especially around corners. I would often notice her working against me in the corners by leaning the opposite direction. Over time, she has become much more comfortable on the bike. Now it is often her pushing me to up the speed.