Originally Posted by Phil_gretz

Responding to the original post, the OP needs to chuck the road bike and begin riding a touring bike along with his wife and her LHT. After all, isn't the stated goal for them to tour together next year?

So, I'd recommend that we encourage them to communicate about their plans, and begin to work along side one another toward their common goal. He and she can begin to address nutrition and lifestyle issues that have driven up their weight. They can walk, swim, do core fitness, take yoga classes, begin ball room dancing, whatever, to improve overall health and build communication skills. They will need these to tour anyway.


He should ride behind her while her fitness improves, too, IMO.