Originally Posted by blamp28

THAT is always fun. My wife will sometimes chide me for a focus on average speed etc reminding me that we are just out for a ride together. Then - on Saturday's ride, we tried a new route along lake Michigan and had a great 55 mile ride. O our return route, she noticed a single bike gaining on us after a small climb. We didn't really "drop the hammer" but did add a little effort without working too hard. She was actually enjoying giving me updates on our chaser. He appeared to be working pretty hard she said and we were at perhaps 75% effort. We managed to keep him back there for about 5 miles until we pulled into our lunch stop. I think she finally understands the mentality I have from time to time.