What we're missing...

[roguedog]

It was just one of those moments you know when you kinda take a step back and say "huh.."

First I noticed something missing in this forum from other bike forums I'd been on. Then I did a quick mental confirmation. Yup.

Then today, I read more threads on this forum. Silver's hubby. Lisa S.H's hubby allowing her to fill up her winter wardrobe.

You guys know what I'm referring to yet?

You (We?) all must be the collective of all the cool SOs of the other bike forums. You know, those understanding spouses & partners who don't nag their husbands/partners about their bike habit. (And probably also the ones who keep up if not .. uh pass them )

Further, on all the other forums, all I constantly read are " ... if the wife let's me.." or ".. there's no way the wife will let me.." and I don't hear any of that negativity here. Seems all the SOs here are really supportive of the bike habit.

Kinda cool, really. Nice energy here..

In the spirit of TDay, here's to all those understanding SOs and partners!

[jenjustjen]

hear hear~!
My SO and i just brought new bikes to cycle together, he's very supportive, but get's a bit nervy if i mention centuries and touring!

[makbike]

I count my blessing every day for my wonderful BF. He was, until recently the service manager at a LBS and his love for riding was contagious. He is very supportive of my desires to ride so I never have to worry about him telling me I need to stay home. He is always looking for affordable parts for my "little blue bike" and always has a word or two of encouragement to offer when things get tough. Before I found the current combo of asthma medication I'm using, he would never leave me on a tough ride just in case things really went from bad to worse. It was a great comfort to have him beside me as I struggled for air (this issue has now been solved). Have to told you how lucky I am? He is wonderful.

[7rider]

I admit to being an enabler of my DH's bike habit, just as he is an enabler of mine.
Unfortunately (or fortunately) he doesn't cruise the other forums, so he's not one of those few voices in the wilderness out there saying "My DW rides with me."
DH and I met cycling (and had visions of getting married on our bikes before tradition won the day) and bikes are a big part of our life together.

[Crankin]

I can't agree more. I don't even look at other bike forums because of all that stuff. My husband willingly buys all and any bike stuff I want, sometimes without me even knowing. Of course, he's buying for himself, too!

[margo49]

My SO doesn't ride . He walks (Breathwalk).
"I've got short legs, a chronic bad shoulder, carpals tunnels syndrome in both hands. Why would *I* want to tag along with her in something she's so good at and so enjoys?" is his response when people ask why we don't ride together like a "real" couple