My husband has only been riding a couple of months...it's kind of fun watching him learn/flounder by trial and error. I don't like to give him too much info...he wouldn't listen anyway. Here are some of his "finer moments"....just don't tell him I told you.

1. Going for a long group ride and trying to hang with the "fast group" with no idea where they're going. Getting dropped out in the boonies with no ride map or celphone.

2. Bringing tubes in seatbag but with no way to put air in them.

3. Drinking one bottle on a 1 hour+ ride in 100 degree heat and then wondering why he feels nauseous, tired, has a headache and his pee is orange. When I suggest dehydration, he disagrees.

4. Thinking he needs cycling-specific socks.

5. Almost buying an Astana team kit for his first group ride.

6. This...
Him: Should I run to improve my fitness so I can ride faster?
me: no, you should just ride more.
Him: Would it help to do lots of leg weights at the gym?
me: No, just put in more miles. You'll get there.
Him: There's these vitamins I heard about...
me: Dammit, just ride! if you want to get faster, you're just going to have to ride more! And stop worrying about having the right socks. Just ride your damn bike!
Him: I want to be fresh for the group ride on Saturday so I'm not going to ride until then so I won't be tired. Have you seen Contador's latest post on YouTube?
Me: Oy.