I can't imagine what I would say if I had been you!! I, too, think time is way too precious to "kill". I wish I had time to ride during the week these days but the workday is way too long. I am already logging miles on the trainer during the week and hoping for a DRY weekend in order to ride on the road.

You did a wonderful job of ignoring his comment and focusing on the positive. Keep pedaling and don't sweat the folks who have no clue.