Quote Originally Posted by tealtreak View Post
Another option is to go riding "with" someone...and agree that you will meet back at a certain time for lunch, departure whatever...and if you can't stay with them they are free to zoom off, but someone knows to look for you on the trail if you haven't come back. I rarely keep up with my sons for a full day of riding, but love to follow their lines for learning and feel free to push it knowing someone knows I should be back at a certain time.....
I do this with DH when we ride or when I go with riders of different abilities. We start together and plan to meet up at a certain time. I also ride solo during times when the trail is completely abandoned--I have a weird schedule. I'll text DH my exact route (and then I have to stick to that!), text him right before I roll out and text the second I roll back in.