humm...

I've been thinking about this one. I wish I could write "my sweet partner," but I can't. Well it depends at what time of the year. At this time, when he's a lot more trained than I am, I just refuse to ride with him. He is A LOT stronger than me and for him cycling is primarily a way to expunge his (high) stress. He doesn't get to go for super long rides these days so if it's anything under 2 hours he's going to hit it really hard. We're both going to be miserable if we try riding together.

However, later in the summer, when I'm more bike-fit, I can hold on to his wheel for my dear life, he can drop a couple of km/h, and we blissfully ride together. Or at least we did last summer. And when we hit a hill, he just rides in circles around me.

Honestly, I think I need better riding partners. I have my club of course but there's nobody there I ride with during the week. Nobody seems to have the same schedule or interests either. I often like to have a ride, and look at the landscape, not just go for a workout.

Well, my sweet partner's dad, soon to be father-in-law. He's a great, consistent rider, and he's happy to ride my speed. Maybe he's my favourite cycling partner. But we don't ride together often.

Anyways.... *sigh*