Realistic cycling guide for women wanting to bike

I don't NEED a bike buddy. But I want one for companionship as it would make for me, more fun. I can walk alone but biking can be more enjoyable in a group. isn't that why they have bike rides??? get people together to ride?

This was my favorite:

"I know lots of people are put off cycling by feeling a lack
of safety. I am an orthopaedic surgeon and see very few
cycling-related injuries each year, but hundreds of
fractures due to osteoporosis, caused by lack of
sunlight and exercise.
Scarlett McNally, BSc MB BChir FRCS (Eng) FRCS
(Tr and Orth) MA
“

I liked it. Have to remember who the goal group is - everyday not sporty women who do not cycle at all, but could be convinced to do so, especially for transport. Not women in general, not tomboys, not women involved in other sports already who don't have the time or inclination to cycle. And certainly not us :D It's a fair assumption that many in the goal group do not cycle because they feel unsafe, don't know what to wear or feel selfconscious in bike gear, don't know much about bikes etc. I don't think that's patronizing, just realistic.

And sure, a lot of this applies to male beginners as well. But cultural standards for men are different.

+1 lph

so it was to try to encourage more woman to ride and showing them how to get into it. ... That's good.