Originally Posted by
Milton Keynes
Is she afraid you'll get hit by a car or what? If that's her main concern, tell her you'll get some bright neon yellow cycling shirts and make sure you have lights on your bike.
It's kind of silly having a mode of transportation but not being able to actually use it for transportation.
Perhaps bring Mom and her checkbook shopping for bike appropriate clothes, coats, and safety equipment. More than one set.
That will also get her involved with the endeavor.