Originally Posted by
raybo
I, too, am retired and my wife works and doesn't bike.
I always make the suggestion of a nice place to visit near/at my starting/ending points. Often, she like the idea and we combine the vacation/bike trip together. Sometimes, she can't get the time off or isn't interested, so I got off by myself knowing that I tried to make it work out.
Ray
I appreciate all the comments and suggestions that have been made and like the strategy of periodic meetings. I wonder if meeting at O'Hare airport while dropping me off at the beginning of the trip and once again upon my return would satisfy her? :>) Actually maybe she would join me for the first and last weeks. I'd love to wait until she retires but I'm in my early 60's and who knows how long I'll be able to ride.