If you don’t do this, things can go one of two ways. You will either turn up on your hybrid for a casual jaunt into town and your date will be head-t0-toe Lycra’d, or the reverse.

The Downstairs Dilemma: Intimate Grooming for Cyclists

Have a chat about what kind of bike they own and like to ride so you can match as best you can. If you don’t have something corresponding, at least ensure you’re both wearing similar attire. Nothing will put a more imminent wedge between you than looking like you’re not together.

Or if you want to be properly neutral, consider a cycle hire scheme so you’re both starting off on the same, cumbersome foot.