Hey all.
DH asked me a curious question today.
He basically wanted my permission to buy a Lemond he's been looking at so he can start racing. (Yes he just bought a fancy custom Seven, but he doesn't want to risk crashing it - so he wants a bike he can race - and trash - without crying over it.)
There are a few local races run regularly - small criteriums for the local teams/clubs. He tried one once a few years ago (before we met) and was DNF. He suggested we go and check them out.
He's pretty fast - and wants to get back up with the hammerheads on the A-ride with our LBS. But some of the guys on the A-ride get so testosterone-fueled during that ride, that a few recently came to blows and the shop owner banned them from the ride. I don't know if I want my honey hanging with that rough crowd!
Aside from spending money on something we patently do NOT need.....
I'm a little leery about giving the "okay" to get into racing.
Yet, I hate to be the nagging wife in the background who doesn't let her husband follow his dream.
What to do?????
Any words of advice?