wife kicks butt in cycling

[Catrin]

ha. I have a feeling if he shows her this thread like people are recommending, a divorce is in order.

I've just been shaking my head, thinking wtf - if it was his best male friend that had started cycling a ton and the best male friend was kicking his ***, would he have gone on road biking forums going "is it normal that someone who's riding more often than me and training more is kicking my *** up the hills?"

And of course - if this was a male forum that he was on, I'm thinking they'd ask for his wife's number and ask him what kinda pansy has a wife who can bike faster than them?

heh, this is indeed a strange thread... I was just picturing what I would think if an (non-existent) partner were to go on a forum full of strangers and say what he has been saying. I would NOT be happy with that person!

[mrjoe]

I guess I should encourage taylor to join, since its more her thing. I'm afraid shed totally laugh at my thread though.

Thanks to those who saw the thread for what it is, a bumbling question from a bumbling hubby. Sorry if ive offended members here. Was not my intent.

[beccaB]

I wasn't particularly offended. I try to compare my abilities to someone's experience and the type of bike they ride. For instance, I am proud that usually on a century nobody passes me on a hybrid bike like what I have. I also told the husband that if I'm riding his tail, he should go faster to challenge us more, although I will get faster as the season progresses. I like when I am able to maintain a faster pace than him because that just means I'm getting fitter, not just that I am winning against him, I'm competing with myself, not him. We are training partners.

[salsabike]

I'm not offended at all.

[malkin]

I
don't
compete.

Why?

I just don't even get it.


Bumbling, I get completely and I do routinely.

[malkin]

Brewer advises that if you (mrjoe) and taylor get a tandem, provided that you are the captain, you'll always finish first!

[Serendipity]

Brewer advises that if you (mrjoe) and taylor get a tandem, provided that you are the captain, you'll always finish first!

Too funny!

[Catrin]

Brewer advises that if you (mrjoe) and taylor get a tandem, provided that you are the captain, you'll always finish first!

This is a hoot, I love it

[mrjoe]

We went on an extra long ride today and she kicked my butt again. damn she rides almost everyday. hard to keep up with that

[Kano]

It's not really hard too keep up with "she rides every day," Mr. Joe.

You'll catch up if you ride every day too!

(DH used to kick my butt, I had to do two rides a day to catch up.)

Karen in Boise

[TrekTheKaty]

My husband literally rides circles around me. He rides almost twice the distance I do, because he has to keep doubling back.

However, I've run three marathons. He attempted running--either in an attempt to spend time with me, or prove "if you can do it, I can do it." He made it twice around the block.

and bicycling is not as easy as it looks

[arielmoon]

Are you trying to say that the disparity is only going to increase with time!

Not necessarily. In the beginning, as well as now, it wasnt a competition with him. It just became apparent when I went to check on him and he wasnt on my wheel anymore. Later I went to group rides and rode with faster people and therefore got better, while he did not.

I do credit my genes because although I am not out winning races and Olympic medals, I seem to be a natural cyclist. Add hard work and healthy eating to get me where I am even with the setbacks I have had including a broken pelvis 1 year ago.

[Susan Otcenas]

Let's not be too hard on MrJoe.

Of course WE KNOW that you can't judge a book by her cover and WE KNOW that there are plenty of us gals here that can totally stomp plenty of the men we know.

But the reality is, we may not like it, but ON BALANCE, men are often stronger than their female partners. Stereotypes often exist for a reason, after all. To me, MrJoe sounds like he's pretty proud of his wife, especially since she might not fit society's preconceived notions about what a strong female cyclist might look like.

MrJoe, I'd say that if you want to keep up with her, you'd best get out there and put in some more miles. Oh, and remember to tell your wife how proud you are of her on a regular basis!!

Susan

[Bike Chick]

MrJoe, I'd say that if you want to keep up with her, you'd best get out there and put in some more miles. Oh, and remember to tell your wife how proud you are of her on a regular basis!!

Susan

You betcha!