Is your little guy gonna be ok? Do they have a diagnosis?

I can understand the guilt, but riding will make you feel better, and dogs can really pick up on mood. If riding gives you a lift your optimism will have a good effect on them.

I feel guilty for riding pretty frequently and leaving hubby home. He can't keep up with my group rides, so we ride together about twice a month. Plus he works in DC 4 days a week so I only see him Fri-Sun anyways, then I have a 2 hour ride Sat AM and a 4 hour ride Sunday. Race season is going to be really brutal, but he says he supports me riding 110%, so I make sure that what time I have with him quality time-not just co-existing time.