Do you allow your gf to ride bikes?

[2wheels]

As above and i dun mean as pillion k.

 

For me it is not abt the ego thing...just the safety aspect.

1. I have been involved in crashes and the thought of my loved one riding out there on the open rds scares me.

2. But having her own transport is convenient for her as she lives in a quite ulu place n her workplace is quite ulu also (although not far but no direct bus type of route).

3. Her mum doesnt allow her to ride (knowing of my crashes n all)

4. But the tot of her having a cute wave is quite cute

[jonathanlim]

It is the rider and not the machine....

 

who learn walking and never fall before, does tat stop pple from walking?

 

planes do crash, does tat means u dun take planes but opt for boats that might sink, buses tat might kena accidents, etc....

 

life is short, enjoy it and take care of yourself and each other....

 

be careful, ride safely....

 

just my 2 cents worth....

[osiris]

Jus pass and 1st few months of riding on the road

if possible ride together and let her pick up some technique of practical riding, im leading, she's following.

practice at nite (where there will be fewer road users) by going to the places that both of us frequent. taking note of possible road conditions.

 

After a few months

continue riding together if possible anytime anywhere.

 

When She Is Ready

own time own target.

continue riding together if possible anytime anywhere.

[Wildcat]

In my opinion, if ur gf is keen, help her along and ride together lorz....at de same time u can take care of her on de road also.....

 

If you also ride most of de time and pillon her as a passenger, what makes u think that she is any safer as your pillon den when she is riding on her own? Without making any reference to both your riding skills in particular; stats show already dat a pillon is much more vulnerable den a rider.....so I guess you can understand my meaning alreadi

[jonathanlim]

Originally posted by osiris@Aug 2 2005, 02:53 PM

Jus pass and 1st few months of riding on the road

if possible ride together and let her pick up some technique of practical riding, im leading, she's following.

practice at nite (where there will be fewer road users) by going to the places that both of us frequent. taking note of possible road conditions.

 

After a few months

continue riding together if possible anytime anywhere.

 

When She Is Ready

own time own target.

continue riding together if possible anytime anywhere.

agree...

 

but me did it the other way wif my ex....

 

when she was learning....

tried to explain to her the road suitations, conditions, wat to look out, etc

whenever me pillion her....

taught her stuffs like how to use a convex mirror, blind spot mirror, tell tail signs of cars abt to change lanes, etc.....

 

after she pass....

she lead me follow, ride ard her estate, ride in the day.....

there was even once when her father lead, she follow then me last man.... hee hee

 

me ride her bike, pillion her, tell her the diff bet her bike and the driving centre bike....

pillion her on her bike to let her feel the diff....

 

but anyway, my ex dun like to ride, she dun believe in riding 2 bikes, she does not dare to pillion....

 

just my experience...

[2wheels]

Originally posted by @Wildcat@Aug 2 2005, 03:02 PM

In my opinion, if ur gf is keen, help her along and ride together lorz....at de same time u can take care of her on de road also.....

 

If you also ride most of de time and pillon her as a passenger, what makes u think that she is any safer as your pillon den when she is riding on her own? Without making any reference to both your riding skills in particular; stats show already dat a pillon is much more vulnerable den a rider.....so I guess you can understand my meaning alreadi

my gf as my pillion: she is very observant one. she like know my next move

 

neway when i pillion her, i ride very cautiously. when i ride alone, diff story lah. so my qn is will she have the same attitude when riding on her own? if yes

 

I cant be forever leading her or follow her from behind on my bike. n learning form my experiences wont help much unless u counter it yourself...dun u all think so?

dun get me wrong, i like the idea of riding together...machiam like bodyguard

 

and one more thing to add...would your mothers approve if your gf rides? (the social stigma)

[Wildcat]

Originally posted by 2wheels@Aug 2 2005, 03:18 PM

my gf as my pillion: she is very observant one. she like know my next move

 

neway when i pillion her, i ride very cautiously. when i ride alone, diff story lah. so my qn is will she have the same attitude when riding on her own? if yes

 

I cant be forever leading her or follow her from behind on my bike. n learning form my experiences wont help much unless u counter it yourself...dun u all think so?

dun get me wrong, i like the idea of riding together...machiam like bodyguard

 

and one more thing to add...would your mothers approve if your gf rides? (the social stigma)

Quite true lah....can't always take care of her....

 

Actually it's really up to your gf....it takes guts to ride...especially in heavy traffic....does she want to face that? Or does she prefer being a pillon..

 

Admit that there's still a bit of stigma surrounding lady riders....but if you are ok wif ur gf being a biker, den i shld tink dat your parents' opinions shld not deter u frm seeing her....coz she's not their gf but yours...altho yupz, she is a future daughter-in-law....

 

I should tink dat she shld face more objections frm her parents bah den yours

[2wheels]

Originally posted by @Wildcat@Aug 2 2005, 03:28 PM

Actually it's really up to your gf....it takes guts to ride...especially in heavy traffic....does she want to face that? Or does she prefer being a pillon..

 

Admit that there's still a bit of stigma surrounding lady riders....but if you are ok wif ur gf being a biker, den i shld tink dat your parents' opinions shld not deter u frm seeing her....coz she's not their gf but yours...altho yupz, she is a future daughter-in-law....

 

I should tink dat she shld face more objections frm her parents bah den yours

When she drives...she request i sit besides her to check blindspot for her

but she wants to ride though

 

my parents opinion of her stil quite impt...cos my mom seems not happy tat im attached with her (my dad ok with it)

mayb bcos im still mommy's boy?....lol

 

if i let her ride...i will have many a restless days

[2wheels]

those who vote 'no' ...can i have ure views pls? thank you

[ahzhi_scooter]

well for me .. if my girlfriend wants to ride let her be . its her decision , its her life . I will only give her comments and guidelines . and also tells her the danger of it . So all are up to her ... perhaps sometime she can pollion me ? muahaahx !

[jingle]

Why isn't there a topic like 'Do you allow your bf to ride bikes?'

[2wheels]

hmm....y dun u start since u suggest it?

but in the meantime dun

[jingle]

Originally posted by 2wheels@Aug 2 2005, 04:35 PM

hmm....y dun u start since u suggest it?

but in the meantime dun

Ok loh.. Kena chased away from another thread...

 

*jingle walks away sadly again*

[2wheels]

dun walk away leh.....must say ure views first

[jingle]

Originally posted by 2wheels@Aug 2 2005, 04:46 PM

dun walk away leh.....must say ure views first

muahahahahaahahahaha..

 

ok my view is, if I allow my bf to ride, so naturally, he should not object to me on a bike too.

 

it's a 2-way street.

 

Bfs claimed to be worried if Gfs ride, but won't Gfs feel uneasy about the dangers which Bf is exposed to as a rider too?

[Speedpass]

if she got licence , i dun mind . But would advise her to take public transport if needed .

[jonathanlim]

actually to me female riders r so chio!!!!

 

tink me got the ting for female riders... ha ha.....

 

some say tat riding is dangerous.... to me it is as dangerous too being a pillion....

 

anyway, dun tink there is anyting wrong wif female riding leh....

bikes are oso a form of transport, just like cars, buses, taxis, trains, bicycles, etc....

 

my 2 cents....

[Speedpass]

if she got licence , i dun mind . But would advise her to take public transport if needed .

 

I juz remind her tat she has to ride in a way so tat she can still see me when coming home .

[iVy]

erm .. i kinda think the question is abit funny ...

is there something that's like you can allow or disallow your other part to do one meh ... ??

something that's like everyday thingy which's just ridding a bike ... ???

well ... wondering if those who voted "no" would be those who'll like drop their Gfs if they ever suggest that they wanna go learn and ride a bike on her own ... ??? :confused:

[jonathanlim]

Originally posted by Speedpass@Aug 2 2005, 04:59 PM

if she got licence , i dun mind . But would advise her to take public transport if needed .

 

I juz remind her tat she has to ride in a way so tat she can still see me when coming home .

y advice her to take public transport if needed?

 

from ur sentence, do u mean tat if she does not have 2b, u will not allow her to learn?

 

just curious....

[jacQinthebox]

Of course I would allow my GFs to ride, but some of them prefer cars.

[jonathanlim]

Originally posted by jacQinthebox@Aug 2 2005, 05:06 PM

Of course I would allow my GFs to ride, but some of them prefer cars.

meaning they prefer to travel in a car o they prefer to drive a car?

 

[jacQinthebox]

Originally posted by jonathanlim@Aug 2 2005, 05:19 PM

meaning they prefer to travel in a car o they prefer to drive a car?

 

They prefer to drive and be driven around in cars.

[jonathanlim]

Originally posted by jacQinthebox@Aug 2 2005, 05:23 PM

They prefer to drive and be driven around in cars.

oic....

 

cause of comfort.....

 

hair will not get messy.....

 

got air-con....

 

got music to listen....

 

etc etc....

 

hee hee....

 

but still, nothing beats the freedom of riding a bike....

[skai]

I dun mind my gf to have a licence and rides.

 

but i still prefer to pillion her when we go out.