What we're missing...

[jenjustjen]

hear hear~!
My SO and i just brought new bikes to cycle together, he's very supportive, but get's a bit nervy if i mention centuries and touring!

[makbike]

I count my blessing every day for my wonderful BF. He was, until recently the service manager at a LBS and his love for riding was contagious. He is very supportive of my desires to ride so I never have to worry about him telling me I need to stay home. He is always looking for affordable parts for my "little blue bike" and always has a word or two of encouragement to offer when things get tough. Before I found the current combo of asthma medication I'm using, he would never leave me on a tough ride just in case things really went from bad to worse. It was a great comfort to have him beside me as I struggled for air (this issue has now been solved). Have to told you how lucky I am? He is wonderful.

[7rider]

I admit to being an enabler of my DH's bike habit, just as he is an enabler of mine.
Unfortunately (or fortunately) he doesn't cruise the other forums, so he's not one of those few voices in the wilderness out there saying "My DW rides with me."
DH and I met cycling (and had visions of getting married on our bikes before tradition won the day) and bikes are a big part of our life together.

[Crankin]

I can't agree more. I don't even look at other bike forums because of all that stuff. My husband willingly buys all and any bike stuff I want, sometimes without me even knowing. Of course, he's buying for himself, too!

[margo49]

My SO doesn't ride . He walks (Breathwalk).
"I've got short legs, a chronic bad shoulder, carpals tunnels syndrome in both hands. Why would *I* want to tag along with her in something she's so good at and so enjoys?" is his response when people ask why we don't ride together like a "real" couple

[mimitabby]

i too have one of those amazing DHs. He has said not once but several times "she can have whichever bike she wants"

so I savor the moments while i decide and research. And i'm in no rush because I have a decent bike already.

While he isn't the greatest of all in the domestic department (dirty underwear on the floor, clutter, etc) I know that i am really really fortunate to have this guy.

[spokewench]

Yep, my husband got into biking just before I did - so he is supportive. I never tell him he can't buy a bike and he never tells me I can't! Finally, I got the nicer road bike than his - (of course I was sponsored so got a lot of stuff for next to nothing). It only makes sense though I road ride more than he does.

This year he redid his full suspension bike to get more travel. Yahoo!, he rides mountain bikes more than I do!

Biking is a good healthy lifestyle so why not?

He's a great guy.

[rocknrollgirl]

My DH is the finest man on the planet. He is my best friend and training partner. We ride together and race together. He just spent about....4 months researching and shopping for every component on my new Titus Racer X.
And he treats everyone that way. If we are out mt biking, and there are other women there, he will get off his bike and spot over obstacles. He is patient and kind and supportive.

I am very blessed, and I know it.....

You rock CT.....
Ruth

[NJBikeGal]

Margo, my DH doesn't ride either! I used to get a lot of weird reactions from people when I would talk about spending 4 hours on a Saturday on the bike without him!! He gets out on a bike once in a while when he's sick of running, but as many times as I have offered to get him a bike of his very own, he always says no. At least he never says no to me when I need something bike related or want to watch the Tour on TV!!