Originally Posted by Socksshep
Okay. I rode again to school today(I'm a Teacher). My wife thinks I am crazy and she is very angry(understatement). I have a few questions that need answering.
1. Am I crazy if I ride 12 miles to school, most of it on a sidewalk or non busy streeets while it is still a little dark if I have a front and back light, a reflective vest, and wear a helmet(always anyways)?
2. I am 37 years old. Is that too old to be doing something like this with four kids and a wife as responsibilities?
3. Any suggestions on how to get her to calm down and understand me better?
Please reply or email me at
shepherdh@d62.org
I’m a 36 father of 5, I commute 13 miles one way and leave at 5:30 in the morning. My wife thinks I’m crazy (based on the weather conditions), but I remind her that I was that way when she met me!
I suggest you stay off the sidewalks, to many unknowns and traffic cannot predict your actions.
IMHO it is safer to ride in the dark than daylight. The respect I get on the road with my blinkies is much better than I get during the daylight.
Every situation and spouse is different, but I think I can speak for the forum members here that we support your idea. Along with other health benefits, I read in “Bicycling” magazine that every 10 pounds of weight shed increases the length of a certain male organ by ˝”. Maybe that bit of information will help!