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People’s situations will very greatly.
Bit as above I’d try compromise an enable your partner some me time too.I have two kinda strategies plan plan plan but also take opportunities when they come. Also look for times that are either protected or that put yourself out a bit.
I often go early 5, at the weekend as I can get out quicker before they are up. Recently with WFH situation I’ve got out after bed time get back at 11 ish. I think leading by example ie not a perfect time for you also shows it’s importance to your partner.
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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.