I've been riding for a while, really just serious the last 6 months.

My spouse recently found out he has hi BP, cholesterol and diabetes, the triple whammy. So he figures, he'll go buy himself a bike and go with me. This is a story for another time. Anyway, his first time out on a bike in 30 years, we planned an easy 7 mile ride for him (much to his dismay). We rid 3/4 mile and wham! Some driver almost hits me, then hits him.

My spouse has a crushed tibia, can't put weight on it for 8-10 weeks, I rented a hospital bed, handicapped potty, wheelchair you name it!

Problem is my bike time has now turned into my nurse time. I sponge bathe him, go into work early so that I can take 2 hour lunches. Etc.

I don't like to ride at night, and somehow riding inside after I get home from work doesn't seem the same.

I don't want to loose the strength I worked so hard to build up.

Any tips!