I'd like to hear your experiences with trying to get other people to join you cycling. I'm sure a lot of you have tried getting your family members, friends etc. who have not cycled for a long time to get back out and rack up a few kilometers (or miles) at least.
For me, I'd say it differs a lot from one person to another. Some jump right at it and even borrow bikes from others to go with you and then even continue on their own - others might have perfectly good bikes in their garages which just gather dust for years. I've slowly had to convince my dad for months and we finally did a round yesterday. He just turned 50 years old, it was about 38 years since he was on a bike, and even this came after the doctor said cycling would be good for his knee injury. So I borrowed him my older trekking bike which was perfect for him, let him set the pace, chose a flat scenic route and it looked like he enjoyed it. Here's hoping to see he decides to join me again some time soon.
So what about you guys, what's your stories?
For me, I'd say it differs a lot from one person to another. Some jump right at it and even borrow bikes from others to go with you and then even continue on their own - others might have perfectly good bikes in their garages which just gather dust for years. I've slowly had to convince my dad for months and we finally did a round yesterday. He just turned 50 years old, it was about 38 years since he was on a bike, and even this came after the doctor said cycling would be good for his knee injury. So I borrowed him my older trekking bike which was perfect for him, let him set the pace, chose a flat scenic route and it looked like he enjoyed it. Here's hoping to see he decides to join me again some time soon.
So what about you guys, what's your stories?