Originally Posted by
Daniel4
So If anybody is discussing bicycle commuting and someone says she doesn’t because she has a concern about safety and harassment is anybody really going to get into an argument with her why she has to bike anyways? I’m not.
I don't try and talk people into commuting by bike regardless of their reasons for choosing not to. If they are genuinely on the fence and have concerns that I can help with, I will certainly encourage them.
Getting mugged is a possibility in some areas later in the evening. It's relatively rare but does happen and to both sexes. I won't lie and tell people it doesn't happen but I will say that depending on where you are riding and what time, it's a good idea to be with somebody.