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[shootingstar]

I can't tell you how many comments I got when riding in NC where I rode with primarily men. They all would comment 'if only my wife could ride!' when I would join the group. When I asked why she didn't they always said - "well someone has to stay home with the kids".

Kind of thing disgusts me, and I say this within the context of having 3 sisters who are all mothers of young children (or 1 did have young children. 2 mother-sisters are also working in jobs that put them on a defined career-track) and each sister works out the regular scheduling really well with hubby, to take turns for childcare, while each person goes out jogging/cycling or does yoga on their own. It's mutual cooperation and some awareness that some fitness and good health can add some positive vibes to the marriage.

TE forum offers great value for such women who want to cycle but don't have in-person support in their social circles/family.