WOW - Thanks guys - great responses that make me miss riding with a team and also make me grateful I can ride alone!

I do carry my ID, cash, phone, etc. with me. I did do some on-line searches for area rides - but I think I have to get used to the fact that I was spoiled so much when I was on the Team in Training team. We had a SAG wagon for every ride over 20 - I had the greatest coach and mentors and tons of support.

But some good ideas here and I feel good knowing that training and riding 50 or even 100 miles on my own is totally do-able!

Thanks!