Quote Originally Posted by ny biker View Post
not looking ridiculous (hat hair, cyling outfits looking out of place in places like stores and libraries),
That's a big one. Unfortunately, the media emphasis has been on "cycling outfits" and so many people think they have to wear a special outfit just to ride to the store or the library.

Mention of the fact that you can ride your bike in just about anything can go a long way toward debunking that myth, which might tip the balance for women who are holding back.

And generally I find that a comb makes short work of helmet hair, but I've spoken to women who didn't know a comb and maybe a little water would fix it. And there's always a baseball cap or beret or bandana option! The idea is so firmly implanted that riding a bicycle is unusal with unusal and insurmountable problems, that perhaps it will be good to spell it right out.

Commuting to me means a trip to or from work.

I'm sending you a PM.