My GF now has a bike...

Adamskii

...that fits her properly and she's very excited. Let's hope it lasts!

I went looking for a bike at the weekend for myself with my girlfriend and ended up putting a deposit down on a bike for her, not me. :? Shes been getting more into the idea of cycling and sees the pleasure I get out of it. Up until now she's only had a mountain bike and I told her she couldn't come out with me until she got herself 'proper' bike. So now she has a rather nice Dawes Giro 500 that fits her perfectly.

The interesting part will be the first ride. Toe clips, pot holes, white lines and grids, traffic, gears and hills. I'll keep you posted!

spasypaddy

im really looking forward to hear the update on this!

redvee

Remember if she dons the lycra then post a pic on the 'Girls in Lycra' Thread

giant_man

Of course this also means you can't watch any other girls' derrieres in lycra anymore! :roll:

Adamskii

I'll get her to don the lycra. Getting a photo might be harder!

I'll have to think of reasons to ride behind. Like 'Oh... ouch, I've got cramp. You ride on, I'll catch you up'!

peanut

take a tip from me don't keep way out in front of her or shoot off up hills like a rocket or She'll get demoralized and give it up. (ask me how I know this.!) Let her learn at her own pace and try not to keep telling her she's in the wrong gear etc . Hope she gets enthusiastic its great to go out with ya partner right up until the point when she leaves you for dead on the steeper bits and beats your triathlon time :oops: :oops: (ask me how I know that )

Adamskii

Tips noted. I'll go easy on her... -ish!