I've been catching up on this and look to have missed most of the later posts.
Time to break a bit of cover here for anyone who don't know the OP and Mrs 73 are one and the same.
I'm not sure why some think i'm not supportive as with every thing else that's been thrown at us over the years I very much are.
I'm more than happy with it and look forward to getting in some good old miles and ride outs along the way to achieving her cycling and fitness goals.
In fact one of the reasons I bought my 2rd bike was so we can go off for the day (as we have) hitting the off road trails. Without her worrying about trashing my best bike. Ive even mentioned the tandem word (quickly collects tin hat and legs it to bunker)
The OP will return she just been full on with other things , she has been blown away with the great support from you guys.
As we know it's what this forum is good at no matter what the problem or advice is.
I'd also add thanks too it's one thing for me to tell her but it's good to have extra backing of others.
Over the years we've done plenty of outdoor stuff and now starting to look at adding a bit of bike packing to mix. We've even begun to see some days out as a reccy for possible ideas. We just need to plan a few , check what kit we have , what we need, find the time and most important get Mrs 73 to feel more confident, happy with her fitness so as not feel she's holding me up so we both end the adventure with smiles all round.
So once again thanks guys
@HobbesOnTour ,
@mudsticks ,
@Andy in Germany ,
@RobinS