Ramrod Posted August 28, 2012 Share I never promise a time. I indicate what Im expecting, but always keep in mind that a crash with a busted self or busted bike 30km from the car can cause delays.I have started doing the same.i add an hour to any time i think i might be doing or just say i don't know. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119913-my-wife-hates-my-cycling/page/6/#findComment-1762002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted August 28, 2012 Share my wife hates my cycling! You're lucky. My wife hated me. DR ◣◢, Chro Mo and Andro 3 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119913-my-wife-hates-my-cycling/page/6/#findComment-1762011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorn199 Posted August 28, 2012 Share At the beginning of the year, plan all the events you want to do. I have the double trouble of riding offroad motorbikes too. List the events, prioritise those you want to do, match them to her list of events (my wife is into show-jumping) and then plan around them. Also try and schedule in training rides / weekends away etc. As said before, remind each other before then and keep each other informed. Make sure that if something comes along that is of greater priority (moving house in my case), everything is either done before you go riding, or you compromise on the riding to keep the peace. E.g This weekend Trailseeker - entered 40km, instead of 70km to be home by lunch, then put up curtains in the afternoon... Bottom line is planning, communication & compromise. The Ghost 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119913-my-wife-hates-my-cycling/page/6/#findComment-1762016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 28, 2012 Share I have started doing the same.i add an hour to any time i think i might be doing or just say i don't know. Yebo ... I always add on an extra hour to what I think my ride will be.You get to do your ride with no stressIf you are then still early you score ..... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119913-my-wife-hates-my-cycling/page/6/#findComment-1762019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChUkKy Posted August 28, 2012 Share once again good advice!seems she is not really a fan of the short notice thing, and i know i am notorious for that!so best i start planning ahead!! So I guess she wont be riding Critical Mass with you on Friday night I count my lucky stars reading all this Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119913-my-wife-hates-my-cycling/page/6/#findComment-1762021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted August 28, 2012 Share I am lucky i dont have this problem. My wife took up cycling when we first got together and we still cycle together often If that is her in you profile pic then we are all lucky! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119913-my-wife-hates-my-cycling/page/6/#findComment-1762022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Posted August 28, 2012 Share I have started doing the same.i add an hour to any time i think i might be doing or just say i don't know. Rule no. 18 - Never create expectations Andro 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119913-my-wife-hates-my-cycling/page/6/#findComment-1762024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted August 28, 2012 Share I have started doing the same.i add an hour to any time i think i might be doing or just say i don't know. Noooo Dude , never say you dont know , chicks are not like us , they dont carry on with life while we doing things , they sit and wait . Always give a time and never miss it , then she relaxes and plans her own time around you then . this way you dont get home to a grumpy face . Faaark i sound like Dr Phil KeepSmiling and Andro 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119913-my-wife-hates-my-cycling/page/6/#findComment-1762025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 28, 2012 Share At the beginning of the year, plan all the events you want to do. I have the double trouble of riding offroad motorbikes too. List the events, prioritise those you want to do, match them to her list of events (my wife is into show-jumping) and then plan around them. Also try and schedule in training rides / weekends away etc. As said before, remind each other before then and keep each other informed. Make sure that if something comes along that is of greater priority (moving house in my case), everything is either done before you go riding, or you compromise on the riding to keep the peace. E.g This weekend Trailseeker - entered 40km, instead of 70km to be home by lunch, then put up curtains in the afternoon... Bottom line is planning, communication & compromise. You were doing well there and then you dropped this bomb shell! Thorn199 and DR ◣◢ 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119913-my-wife-hates-my-cycling/page/6/#findComment-1762031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted August 28, 2012 Share Rule no. 18 - Never create expectations Rules of the cog do not apply to Wifes ! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119913-my-wife-hates-my-cycling/page/6/#findComment-1762035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted August 28, 2012 Share Noooo Dude , never say you dont know , chicks are not like us , they dont carry on with life while we doing things , they sit and wait . Always give a time and never miss it , then she relaxes and plans her own time around you then . this way you dont get home to a grumpy face . Faaark i sound like Dr Phil Give that man a Bells! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119913-my-wife-hates-my-cycling/page/6/#findComment-1762036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Posted August 28, 2012 Share Yebo ... I always add on an extra hour to what I think my ride will be.You get to do your ride with no stressIts a good point, you dont want to be pushing hard down a technical descent because you are running late (you're in ***), then go over the bars and are more delayed (in more ***), end up having to go to the hospital for stitches (now you're deep in it), and have to pay for bike repairs (need I comment)... Ramrod 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119913-my-wife-hates-my-cycling/page/6/#findComment-1762040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorn199 Posted August 28, 2012 Share You were doing well there and then you dropped this bomb shell!Haha... that or no ride at all! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119913-my-wife-hates-my-cycling/page/6/#findComment-1762041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heel Drop Posted August 28, 2012 Share buy her expensive looking costume jewelry and say its real diomonds .........then ride as much as you like untill she finds out........after that your on your own Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119913-my-wife-hates-my-cycling/page/6/#findComment-1762044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramrod Posted August 28, 2012 Share Noooo Dude , never say you dont know , chicks are not like us , they dont carry on with life while we doing things , they sit and wait . Always give a time and never miss it , then she relaxes and plans her own time around you then . this way you dont get home to a grumpy face . Faaark i sound like Dr PhilDr Iron i have gotten myself into trouble too many times by being late be it for a technical or mis-judging how long the route is going to take. If i don't know the route the bunch is going to ride then i rather say i don't know. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119913-my-wife-hates-my-cycling/page/6/#findComment-1762045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted August 28, 2012 Share buy her expensive looking costume jewelry and say its real diomonds .........then ride as much as you like untill she finds out........after that your on your own *you're DR ◣◢ 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/119913-my-wife-hates-my-cycling/page/6/#findComment-1762048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now