How do I get my girlfriend into biking?!

Dont worry about it its better on ya own and you are the BOSS

[squirrel_hunter]

Have you taken her for a pillion ride?

Awwww maaaaan... I got into bikes the first time I hit 30 on a Van-Van..

Looks like it's going to have to be another hobby I just keep to myself and never get to include her in.. Massive 's....... Damn it...

Tbh you can't make someone like something, and although I understand biking is no doubt a huge part of your life, to try make someone see it that way could perhaps be viewed as a wee bit selfish. I doubt you are mind and you just want to be able to enjoy this great hobby with the woman you love most, but sometimes things just aren't meant to happen that way.

If she's been on the bike how did she feel when on it? Was she scared? intimidated? bored? Does she think that bikes are dangerous and hence worries when you're on it? Quiz her a bit, perhaps find out what tiny thing she might like about it and build on that. If she likes the freedom/speed/the fact it's just the two of you etc etc then you're onto a good start. Maybe she's scared, if so then look into the many options of making her feel safer.

If she loves you she'll make an effort, if not then sorry mate but there mightn't be much hope, harsh as that sounds. But you can't teach a dog to suck eggs :P

Originally Posted by fenjer

what Dizzy Blinde said really.

She might wear glasses but I don't think she's that bad

[yorkie_chris]

Have you tried actually opening the throttle with her on the back on a nice road? Your only chance is getting her to see the adrenaline side of it. Or maybe a ride out, see if she likes the camaraderie/p*sstaking.

Yeah.. I will just have to keep biking to biking and girlfriend to girlfriend it seems.. No mixing!

Originally Posted by squirrel_hunter

Have you taken her for a pillion ride?

Yeah, a few small journey's, on both the SV and the more comfortable and quiet 125 Shadow, so she's has a rumble on some quite different bikes..

I'll give it one last try with a long sunny warm ride, and if not that.. then..
I will buy her a bike and make her feels so guilty for not riding that she will force herself to get into it :P

[yorkie_chris]

Kill or cure... set off flat out right through to redline 2nd, 3rd... Wide open whenever you can. She will either love it or leave you

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Have you tried actually opening the throttle with her on the back on a nice road? Your only chance is getting her to see the adrenaline side of it.

I disagree! That could be the worst thing! Apart from which (and no I'm not being sexist) but the adrenaline bit tends to be the appeal for the blokes not the women.

All i can suggest is talk with her, tell her how you feel, don't just make her go on the back if she's against the idea and doesn't like the weather, and don't jabba on about technical stuff when you know she's probably bored to tears. If you talk to her and let her know how much you want her to be a part of this then I bet she'll see it differently

Originally Posted by missyorkie_chris

Tbh you can't make someone like something, and although I understand biking is no doubt a huge part of your life, to try make someone see it that way could perhaps be viewed as a wee bit selfish. I doubt you are mind and you just want to be able to enjoy this great hobby with the woman you love most, but sometimes things just aren't meant to happen that way.

If she's been on the bike how did she feel when on it? Was she scared? intimidated? bored? Does she think that bikes are dangerous and hence worries when you're on it? Quiz her a bit, perhaps find out what tiny thing she might like about it and build on that. If she likes the freedom/speed/the fact it's just the two of you etc etc then you're onto a good start. Maybe she's scared, if so then look into the many options of making her feel safer.

If she loves you she'll make an effort, if not then sorry mate but there mightn't be much hope, harsh as that sounds. But you can't teach a dog to suck eggs :P



She might wear glasses but I don't think she's that bad

Yeah, it's not like, major dislike, it would just be nice for my 2 greatest loves to mix.. maybe I will kill her and revive her as a bike-android.. She was fine with it, no kicks but no fear really, and she trusts me as a driver very much so... No problems, it'd just be nice y'know!

The rideout thing is a good idea though, to meet other WAGs that ride pillion might really boost things, having a good chinwag with people in similar situations over a brew always helps