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Yes, that's pretty much it.
I listened to the rest of it over the weekend. What struck me most was how Kristof is incredibly authentic. He's not trying to impress anyone with what he does, just, as you say, rides his bike purely for his own pleasure.I'm a parent - ask away.
Also @GoatandTricycle @gillies and plenty of others would have views. And Kristof has at least one daughter too.
frank9755-
I'd basically like some advice/stories about how to cope when you're riding/cycling stuff interferes with family time. I'm not even doing longer rides (although they are on my dream list some day) and still struggle to get out on the bike for an hour.
TBH, youngest one is 12 weeks, oldest one is 2 years 7 months so I think I'm struggling with some me-problems. I've always had plenty of hobbies and cycling/running is the only thing I've got left now. The oldest one just started becoming more and more independent so got some hobby time back but that's all gone now again.
Don't get me wrong, I love them to death. But I can't see myself bugger of for more than two weeks to do something like the tcr. It feels like I'll be out having "fun" while my other half is left to deal with two demon children. Let alone all the training/preparation.
I feel like the response is to wait till they'll be older but some personal experience from riders here would help place things in perspective.
mtsdw
Cool podcast with Kristof, just had a listen. Seems like he just likes riding bikes.
Any ultracyclists with kids here? I've got some questions but don't want to pollute this topic.