How old (or young) are you?

[Grog]

In fact, more than a few times I hear "she used to ride with me, but now she stays home with our children."

Don't you feel like asking them, "So why doesn't SHE ride while YOU stay home with your children??"

[Trekhawk]

Don't you feel like asking them, "So why doesn't SHE ride while YOU stay home with your children??"

Well in my case that would be true. My husband looks after our three kids while I ride. Im off to my first Brevet this weekend and as its 3 hours away Im staying the night in a hotel close to the start. My husband will be on babysitting duty all weekend. I know Im lucky to have a husband that is so supportive.

As far as young kids go and being in your 20's/30's my youngest is five and I will be 43 this year.

[Bad JuJu]

Sweet deal, TrekHawk.
GOOD LUCK in your FIRST BREVET!!!

[Trekhawk]

Sweet deal, TrekHawk.
GOOD LUCK in your FIRST BREVET!!!

Thanks JuJu.

[alforfun]

Yes, yes, as much as I enjoyed my kids (all four of 'em), they do tie you down. Everything is a major event, babysitters ("you got HOW many??"), food shopping, getting to work, getting 'em off to school in the morning. My husband was willing to babysit on the weekends, but my idea of fun was usually putting my feet up. Joining a bike club did not cross my mind. My youngest is now 16, I am "50" and finally getting to do so many of the things that I used to do years ago, like bicycling. Did I wear a helmet back then? Probably not. Also very cheap bike, but I digress....