I believe that this is my first post in the Mud Hunnies forums, but I need to ask a question to the females that ride
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My wife started on a hardtail about 1-1/2 years ago and switched over to fully around 6 moths ago. After getting the new bike (which also had better brakes) her riding almost immediately improved.
We went to Mammoth a few weeks ago and she rode just great. I was so stoked for her! We went out for a little practice session today and she seemed to have lost most of her confidence. This seems to happen if she goes more than two weeks without riding. I was trying to be very encouraging, but she just didnt have the confidence that she once had
She claims that she sometimes needs to be pushed but I NEVER want to be pushy because the last thing that I want is for here to get hurt, nor do I want for her to think that I am pushing the sport on her .
Here is my question: would it be better if she was riding with other women (instead of me)? My buddy and I thought that it might be good if we got our ladies together for an easier DH ride. Would it be more or less intimidating? I have brought this up to her and she is under the impression that women who ride are ultra competitive (some are for sure, but I assume that, like us guys, they are out to just have a good time on the trail).
Obviously my question is based on someones personality, but I could use a little input here .what is the best way to get her confidence built up? Should I coach her or should she find a good group of women to ride with (although we would never stop riding together its fun!)
Thanks in advance,
Jeb4
My wife started on a hardtail about 1-1/2 years ago and switched over to fully around 6 moths ago. After getting the new bike (which also had better brakes) her riding almost immediately improved.
We went to Mammoth a few weeks ago and she rode just great. I was so stoked for her! We went out for a little practice session today and she seemed to have lost most of her confidence. This seems to happen if she goes more than two weeks without riding. I was trying to be very encouraging, but she just didnt have the confidence that she once had
She claims that she sometimes needs to be pushed but I NEVER want to be pushy because the last thing that I want is for here to get hurt, nor do I want for her to think that I am pushing the sport on her .
Here is my question: would it be better if she was riding with other women (instead of me)? My buddy and I thought that it might be good if we got our ladies together for an easier DH ride. Would it be more or less intimidating? I have brought this up to her and she is under the impression that women who ride are ultra competitive (some are for sure, but I assume that, like us guys, they are out to just have a good time on the trail).
Obviously my question is based on someones personality, but I could use a little input here .what is the best way to get her confidence built up? Should I coach her or should she find a good group of women to ride with (although we would never stop riding together its fun!)
Thanks in advance,
Jeb4