I too am a happy solo rider. My solo riding rules: Someone always know my route, I have my phone, I have changed enough flats to do it with my eyes closed and I always trust my instincts. Plus I'm a daily commuter so I'm very comfortable and aware in traffic.

Start your solo rides in more populated areas. That way your never far from other people, phones or a place you feel safe to stop. I can log a lot of miles with rides around town combined with the local bike path. Baby steps! The more comfortable you get with riding solo the further you will go.

On the other hand some people, like my daughter, who refers to herself as a herd animal, is not and never will be comfortable riding alone. You have to discover which you are. bikerHen