Bicycle dates

[cindysue]

I guess what Im trying to say is that a partner does not need to always have a passion for the same things you do but they must be supportive and proud of you for what you have achieved. Plus a sense of humour in a man never hurts - being able to make you laugh at life and yourself is a big help in todays world.

YES YES YES! ALL so very important! Thanks TrekHawk!

doctorfrau,

ONLINE Dating: Don't give up - I've met plenty of great guys online where one of the major criteria was biking. Maybe spend a little more time chatting online before meeting - you might be able to weed out the pretenses.......


I met my SO online. I was definitely drawn to the fact that he is so active. While we both like cycling, he's more into MTB, me road, but he will come out with me so we spend that time together - and i will go out with him on some of the stuff he loves to do (haven't yet tried MTB but must).

So the thing that makes him so special is not all that we have in common - although it sure is GREAT! - It's that he genuinely cares about, and supports, my interests and life goals. He also has a great sense of humor - which is huge in my life - because I am constantly stressed between school, two jobs, organzing a cycling team, yadda yadda yadda...... He's also the first guy to get me to open up - and we are so much closer for it.

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[KSH]

I guess what Im trying to say is that a partner does not need to always have a passion for the same things you do but they must be supportive and proud of you for what you have achieved. Plus a sense of humour in a man never hurts - being able to make you laugh at life and yourself is a big help in todays world.

That's the truth. I know I am very fickle about hobbies and if I only dated someone who would do what I do... such as triathlons... SCUBA diving... etc... etc... I would have had a new man every year!

As far as cycling for the first date. It's a great idea if you really want someone who is into cycling... and fit. If those are not that important to you... then it could be rather bad.

Some guys are very competitive... well... most of them... and riding with you... and if you are better... makes the first date kind of uncomfortable... ya know?

Oh well... best of luck!