I pretty much ride nothing but alone. If you've got the right partner than it can be fabulous, but otherwise, I'm most comfortable on my own.

Anyway, while intellectually doing this ride makes perfect sense obviously you have some reservations. Which, is totally fine.

Maybe think about what is making you a bit reluctant to do the ride. Are the reasons, good ones?

Finally, you can always start by doing portions of the ride - like most things, easing into them - slowly - makes it much better. It is your comfort level - do what feels right to you - if it means skipping this potential great ride, then that's ok, and if it means you try the new ride, well go for it!