I can relate, Lynn. I am incredibly directionally challenged. I tend to do a lot of group rides because the route is either marked on the pavement or I can follow someone who knows the way. Even when I head out from my house to ride on my own, I find myself sticking to the routes that are marked. Part of it is a comfort level of knowing what to expect for distance/traffic/hills/etc but the main reason is that I just don't want to get lost!