>>1368309I've been riding for longer than most people on this board have been alive. Even when I'm in recovery mode, I'm going faster than most people on the most popular MUP in the city, but I'm not going very fast. I'm an old fart, fast for me these days is when I average 20mph on the flats. Most people are simply going very slow, often under 10mph, which is slower than I go spinning at 90 in my easiest gear on my road bike. That's not even fast enough for aero to be a thing, that's simply the pace that they like riding at. They aren't wearing cycling gear, they're really not interested in drafting, they want to ride side by side at a jogging pace and blab and take frequent breaks. That's what casual means. And remember, this isn't group riding we're talking about, it's a couple's ride. Would you ask your gf to spend two hours talking to your ass? I wouldn't.
I wish you'd actually spend the time to read and comprehend my posts instead of formulating some condescending image of me and responding to that. Let me repeat myself for a third time: The problem is that when you go slow to accommodate your partner, they will start feeling guilty or inadequate when they know that you prefer to go faster, and that you're holding back for their sake. If you leave them behind, they'll obviously start feeling abandoned. You can't win. When there's a large gap in ability, gear, or skill, it really is best to sacrifice some of your riding time to find another physical activity that you can both enjoy. Hiking, boating or rafting, etc. Couples don't have to share every interest.
