Bit of a moody one this and purely just putting it up to see if any others can relate.
So I got into cycling last year (as a hobby) and enjoy the getting out and seeing wildlife, lovely buildings, bit of scenery and just doing something other than sitting in watching TV or playing my games.
I get out regularly and have a cycling partner that also joins up with me regular too. We were going out and purely doing a steady paced ride 10-12 mph and doing 30-40 miles. I can do 15-20 mph np on the flats but hills destroy me. Even did a Stratford (65miles)day ride that was great and proper proud of myself for it.
Only now she has found Strava so her head is now where its all about speed and beating her previous time on segments on a 23mile loop we do. So we start off together and she shoots off. Stops at the mid point and waits for me then its off again and meets at the end. My speed has improved from when I first started cycling but I'm quite comfortable at doing 11-13 mph for my longer rides even though I can do 14-17mph on my commute
Now fair play to her she does regular running and uses her trainer at home, eats well etc and has now clearly improved beyond my fitness level. I am a fair bit younger than her. However I probably have near 10st in weight and my bike is a tourer with MTB gearing (Yep I'm gonna blame the bike too lol) I also eat rubbish and enjoy my gaming
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Only thing is she says she doesn't want to lose her Tuesday cycling partner. This is where my dilemma lies as I'm quite happy going out on my own at my own pace (this is how it all started). But feeling like i have to push and push is just killing the enjoyment for me. I get my kicks from my gaming not the speedy cycling.
Feel bad if I have to stop riding out with her as I think we helped each other in getting where we are.
Cheers for reading if you did , Just wondering if anyone else has been in the same or similar situation and how you went about it.
