type of cyclists in regular social circle

[shootingstar]

Riding sometimes with at least another person who is better than self, is a good idea. However some people really want to socialize on bike...and I tend not to. I actually find when riders ride-side-by-side alot and talk tons, it annoys me. ...more than the lonely, slow rider struggling along.

I enjoy a group ride with ..essentially strangers...only occasionally. But to do it regularily and just ride wth a bunch of strangers..and often leave at the end of ride....would be a big turnoff to me from cycling.

So that's why I just go with my partner or go alone and get happily buried in my own thoughts and enjoyment of the ride for a few hrs.

I haven't given up on the thought that somewhere there will be a few women that are compatible personality-wise, that I could ride more regularily with for fitness ......when I can rework my schedule more easily later. Right now, it's quite difficult..schedule-wise.

I realize how far away from home I work...Geez, Mount Baker in Washington state looms real close where I work in Canada out in the suburbs!