Originally Posted by
CAT7RDR
So she wants you to be a poseur when with her?
That is rich.
I apologize if this seems rude.
Not at all. I see it the same way. But there is no way I'm going to tell her, "Sweetie, you can be a poseur if you like, but I'm going to be authentic. There is no justification for spandex at the intensity we're going to ride today." I try to encourage her and give lots of positive feedback, because that keeps her riding, which is the desired outcome. And frankly, 12 MPH for 10 or 15 miles
is a pretty intense ride for her.