Originally Posted by
Townie7D
My husband rides faster than I do and has a faster bike. We mix things up. At the start of the ride he rides with me. Midway he takes off and leaves me behind. He will circle back to me and we finish the ride together. This compromise works for both of us. We both get to ride at our own pace and still ride together.
We've done that. I'd ride my mtb and she'd be on her road bike, and I'd sprint to catch up with anyone passing us, ride with them for a minute, then fade back to let her catch up. It was kinda fun, but the tandem made for a smoother experience. We'd be in the mood for one or the other at different times.