I've basically chosen to just ride alone.

I'm faster than a recreational bike rider and slower than a cyclist.

I mean, why should I load up my bike and drive somewhere to join a group ride when I'm a mile behind the group after less than five minutes? That makes no sense, so I ride alone.

I cover okay distances. But it takes me over 2 1/2 hours to cover a distance that some of them are covering in an hour.

Sometimes I look down and I'm clipping along at 20+mph. Sometimes I look down and I'm going 12.

This is my 4th year of cycling. I have a great bike. I even like to ride up hills.

I'm just failing to progress.