How do you get confidence back?

[nudemetalz]

Hi

This is a bit of a long shot but she could do a course with an instructor who takes you through slow riding etc until you're confident & competent.

[FROSTY:Me]

Not being huge in the confidence stakes myself (and having had a bike lie down for a nap on more than one occasion), I would say that practice is the best thing, also don't ever laugh at her mishaps (makes us very angry and hurt y'know). Get one of the girls to help her out. In no time at all she'll be beating the pants off you!!!

Mental image of beating and pants --hmmm interesting

[DogBreath]

Hey there, I'm not light and the goose ain't heavy, maybe cause I'm new back to bikes after a 25 year layoff, but still have a little trouble walking a bike, I find using the hand brake is the only way I can control it when backing it around and stuff.
As for slow manoeuvring in gravel? (Forget it, I get off and walk) just both feet down and easy does it. Keep the knees bent to cushion yrself as you lean over. Do a course maybe, my son did and they teach that. Good luck

[mstriumph]

this makes me feel much better --- i'm hesitant on gravel, glad it isn't just me ---- the bike-picking-up bizzo also useful - thanks