Help me find time to ride!

[fastdogs]

I commute an hour and a half each way, and have a 4 year old. My husband plays golf till dark every day.
Usually during the week, I try to ride during my lunch break. Even though the ride is short, it gets me outside and on the bike. There are some hilly areas around here so I still feel like I get a workout.
Sometimes I bring the mountain bike, and from one of the sites I work at (I travel between 3 sites) I'm only about a half hour from some good trails. On those days, I'll have him pick Andy up from daycare, and when I'm done riding I pick Andy up from the golf course and take him home.
Otherwise, I'd only get to ride on weekends too. It means bringing my bike to work every day. I used to carry my folding bike inside the car- that way it was always available. Now I either have the hybrid or the mountain bike on the back of the car and I'm ready to ride any time I can manage it.
You might be able to get someone to watch your kids right after school and you could ride after work?
vickie

[AutumnBreez]

Maybe he is holding off because of Christmas.* As you may already know when you are tight on money and close to a holiday it is best to hang tight.*
OTHER AVENUE:* 1)Check out Craigs list in your area* 2)look for bike shop that may sell used. 3) Better yet, Put in ad to craigs list looking for bike trainer. Someone may have one they intended to use but rarely or never used at a great price. You may find a real steal of a deal.****

Craigs list (your city) Left side of screen:
For Sale: enter in the space: bicycle trainer, Cycle ops (if this is the brand you want)

[uforgot]

Why does your husband get to run every day and you don't get to ride? If he gets to run, you get to have a trainer. You have to ask for money? Isn't it a partnership? Sounds like you need to talk to someone. I think it goes deeper than a trainer. Been there done that, took 17 years to learn the lesson. You sound exhausted! I hope you get it worked out.

[Dog]

I know it is not quite the same, but have you considered attending a Spin class during the winter months? The group classes are usually 45 - 60 minutes and can be reasonable in cost.

[Jiffer]

Is there enough light in the morning for you to ride before work if hubby compromises and gives up his running a couple of days a week?

Not sure it's feasible, but if you didn't work, you could ride while the kids are at school.

That's sad that your dh only gets an hour with them (and you) every night.