Originally Posted by
cg1985
I often times feel bad for my girlfriend. She gets discouraged on a bike, because she isn't as in shape as I am. She isn't fat, but she doesn't really work out. And her dad is an avid cyclist, so between me, and her dad, she can't keep up. I am hoping she sticks with it, as she'll feel better the more she cycles.
You have missed the obvious, GO AT HER PACE, and go as far as she wants. And don't whine about going slow, or complain about how it stinks that you are missing a training ride or whatever
She will never keep up with it if you take her out and drop her every time.
This goes for men or women, all new riders, rie with them like they are children. Go slow, talk to them, make it fun, make it easy, especially in the beginning. And make sure they are on a working, decent, comfortable bike.