Originally Posted by chipcom

I don't get why so many seem to have a problem riding with a spouse of lesser ability or fitness. When you ride with your spouse/SO, you ride to be together and enjoy the activity together...if you can't do that because you gotta go balls-to-the-wall all the time, you got a problem that may require professional help. There is no rule that says you can't go for rides by yourself when you want to push hard...and if there is...then maybe your spouse/SO has a problem that may require professional help.