wife kicks butt in cycling

[mrjoe]

Is it normal for a gal to kick butt in cycling if shes got more experience? My wife gained alot of weight early in our relationship and then got into cycling to get it under control.

With that said, Taylor and I have always been competitive. Not long ago we went on a bike ride together that turned into a grueling competition that ended when she obliterated me up a hill. Now I really got teased for that one! So weeks later I challenged her to the same ride again, thinking I was better mentally prepared. It didn't matter. We rode the same route this weekend and once again she wore me down and left me in her dust.

And she's 38 and I'm 32!

[Pedal Wench]

Your wife rules. Deal with it!

[shootingstar]

Pedal Wench said it.
Does she at least wait for you somewhere along the way?

Do you have to "compete" wtih your wife? If it isn't helping you/your marraige long-term, don't bother getting into that frame of mind / mode of cycling.
Be happy for her cycling competence and that she is looking after her own health.

[mrjoe]

That's what she says too. She says its no different than our battle of brains in a scrabble match.... hopeless for me.

I don't know why we tend to be a bit competitive, but it hasnt seemed to have a negative impact on the relationship. It's not "cut throat" competitive, so I don't want to paint the wrong picture.

She'll beat me to the top of a long steady hill and stop a minute for water and wait for me to catch up so she can gloat. The majority of the ride is medium paced- ridden together, fun activity, scenary, exercise, etc. Not ultra competitive.

[spokewench]

Mr. Joe: Better mindset won't get you up the hill better than your wife; you're going to have to train on hills to beat her up the hill!

But, don't worry about it. She is doing great and just enjoy your rides together.

My husband have always been very competitive about everything and when we were younger it didn't seem to matter that much when we were younger but we have been married for over 20 years and it seems that the competition is not so healthy for our relationship any more. So, think about that and just enjoy each other's company and that you have similar interests.

[Galatea]

"Is it normal for a gal to kick butt in cycling if shes got more experience?"

Why is it NORMAL for men to ask questions like this all the time?
(it's offensive)

[katherine]

Is it normal for a gal to kick butt in cycling if shes got more experience? My wife gained alot of weight early in our relationship and then got into cycling to get it under control

.

The upside of questions like these is the pleasure and satisfaction I get from passing men, going uphill, on my mountian bike.
And Mr.Joe, I'm sure your wife loves that you discuss her weight on the internet with a bunch of strangers.

[mariacycle]

.Mr.Joe, I'm sure your wife loves that you discuss her weight on the internet with a bunch of strangers.

haha QFT!

[lph]

Yup, this is a weird thread. Like arielmoon, I beat lots of guys. Lots of guys beat me. Sure, in general male athletes are stronger/faster than female athletes at the same level of training, but in a random male/female couple it's more like who happens to have better genes, a more suitable body type, a better athletic base from before, is more active, trains better, has a lighter bike, yadda yadda yadda.

But y'all already said that so I'll go shut up

[Cataboo]

ha. I have a feeling if he shows her this thread like people are recommending, a divorce is in order.

I've just been shaking my head, thinking wtf - if it was his best male friend that had started cycling a ton and the best male friend was kicking his ***, would he have gone on road biking forums going "is it normal that someone who's riding more often than me and training more is kicking my *** up the hills?"

And of course - if this was a male forum that he was on, I'm thinking they'd ask for his wife's number and ask him what kinda pansy has a wife who can bike faster than them?

[Catrin]

ha. I have a feeling if he shows her this thread like people are recommending, a divorce is in order.

I've just been shaking my head, thinking wtf - if it was his best male friend that had started cycling a ton and the best male friend was kicking his ***, would he have gone on road biking forums going "is it normal that someone who's riding more often than me and training more is kicking my *** up the hills?"

And of course - if this was a male forum that he was on, I'm thinking they'd ask for his wife's number and ask him what kinda pansy has a wife who can bike faster than them?

heh, this is indeed a strange thread... I was just picturing what I would think if an (non-existent) partner were to go on a forum full of strangers and say what he has been saying. I would NOT be happy with that person!

[mrjoe]

I guess I should encourage taylor to join, since its more her thing. I'm afraid shed totally laugh at my thread though.

Thanks to those who saw the thread for what it is, a bumbling question from a bumbling hubby. Sorry if ive offended members here. Was not my intent.

[mrjoe]

We went on an extra long ride today and she kicked my butt again. damn she rides almost everyday. hard to keep up with that