Originally Posted by
TimothyH
It isn't appropriate for a married woman or man to spend lots of time with members of the opposite sex. I'm not saying that something will happen, just that it isn't appropriate behavior and we have to "guard our hearts." It would not be appropriate for him to spend time with a group of women every weekend.
The fact that your husband brought it up means there is already a problem. Sorry if this isn't what you want to hear but marriage comes first.
-Tim-
Oh good grief. This is horrible advice.
Either your husband trusts you and trusts your judgement to decide who to spend your time with, or he doesn't. That's very much a personal and marital issue. How does he feel about you working in a workplace that includes both men and women?
I would encourage you to continue riding with the people you enjoy riding with. If your husband continues to object, invite him to come along. If he's not into cycling (or can't keep up), invite him to come by for the pre- or post-ride coffee/beer/whatever your folks like to do before and after rides. Let him see first hand that cycling is about cycling.
BB
FWIW, my wife is strictly a casual cyclist. She doesn't worry about me riding with women nearly as much as she worries about me coming home with another bike. I think she'd be more comfortable with me riding with a team of lingerie models than she would be with me riding with a bike salesman or shop owner!