I routinely do 50-75 miles alone several days a week. In fact I ride alone most of the time with the occasional exception of taking a new biker out to show them routes. I do a lot of charity rides mostly in the metric century or century rides. My husband does a shorter distance and then meets me at the end.

When I ride alone he knows which route I am taking and when I leave. I always have cell phone, drivers license, road id, money, gu, a small snack and money. I also carry a couple of taxi numbers with me for the town or regions I am riding through. I usually do a route I am familiar with although I periodically, usually on a weekend when DH will be home and available, I will take off and check out a new route or variation.

I love riding alone because I can set my own pace, I like to ride at least an hour without stopping, and then only taking short breaks. I haven't really found anyone compatible to ride with for long sessions, although there are a couple of small groups I will hook up with for a shorter 30-40 miles distance. I get riding with others experience by doing charity rides, when there are other riders around but not necessarily with me.

I usually get a mindworm that I hum continuously for however long the ride lasts, and I enjoy seeing the world go by and thinking my thoughts.

However you can do it, it's all good.

marni