I Met A Bike Widow Today

[pooks]

... and it seems like sometimes the hobby started as a way to get away from the spouse.

Obviously we just have a little piece of the story, but as I read about her tirade that's what crossed my mind. She doesn't sound very pleasant to come home to.

I agree, it's sad if they don't have enough in common to sustain their relationship. I hope she has some interests of her own.

[li10up]

Even if he is riding 6 hrs. a day that give them plenty of time to be together. I think if she found an interest of her own she wouldn't be so down on hubby. When both people are happy with themselves they will be more likely to be happy together.

[pooks]

She's unhappy about the money he spends on it, the time he spends on it, and that he has two bikes (though that might be the money). It's possible that the money is a real issue and/or he doesn't let her spend money and/or any number of other issues.

But it really does make me think she's just unhappy and hard to be around. I say, don't force yourself to ride a bike if that's not what you want, but find something that you like to do and DO it. Don't just sit and be resentful that your partner does.

[DarcyInOregon]

I actually have a little update to this story.

Remember, Aunt Jean is not my relative, she is the aunt of my friend, the sister of my friend's mom who died of lung failure due to post-polio syndrome.

My friend called after the memorial party for his mom was over. He told me a bit more about Aunt Jean. The real reason for her discontent is that she is convinced her husband is having an affair with the lady at the bike shop. She snooped into her husband's cell phone statements and saw a lot of calls to the bike shop. Ok, now the next stuff I write shows what an innocent I am because I don't have a clue - really. Evidently her husband is well endowed and he is exiting the house every day wearing Spandex that shows everything quite clearly and he is dressed like that when he is at the bike shop. Thus, he is flaunting his stuff and the lady at the bike shop can't possibly resist, and therefore he is having an affair.

As I said, I don't have a clue. When I see male cyclists, they are on the other side of the road going in the opposite direction and on their bikes. When I am at an event ride or wherever there are male cyclists, I am not looking at their crotch, so I don't know.

Darcy

[mimitabby]

Darcy,
I'm with you. I think Aunt Jean has an overactive imagination.
Think of your typical bike shop employee. You think they're going to get
the hots for some old guy in tight shorts? heck, everyone going in and out of that store is wearing tight shorts.

that's pretty funny, but also sad. Aunt Jean needs to get a life. Too bad.
There are far too many aunt Jeans in the world, i know.

[LadyinWhite]

*just sitting here laughing my head off at the image this fine looking gentleman in his late 60's strutting his stuff in spandex at the LBS*

I dunno - I love cycling, I love cycling apparel and I do so love the sight of a tight bodied fit male athlete but I have yet to find ANY man sexy in cycling apparel.

Yes.. even Lance. Sorry but geeeeze.. spandex shorts just don't do it for me.

[Aint Doody]

How funny! A well-endowed man in lycra makes me want to look the other way. I bet the woman at the bike shop wants him to wear baggies! I call the bike shop quite a bit, too, and there are 2 attractive young men there. I'm sure they want to have an affair with me (I'm 58) because I wear lycra--hah!

[mimitabby]

How funny! A well-endowed man in lycra makes me want to look the other way. I bet the woman at the bike shop wants him to wear baggies! I call the bike shop quite a bit, too, and there are 2 attractive young men there. I'm sure they want to have an affair with me (I'm 58) because I wear lycra--hah!

Yes! that's it! (don't let your DH know!) ROTFL