While I agree riding with people is great, but you gotta know......

there's nothing wrong with riding alone and thinking about pedaling!

We spend so much of life with others, and so many things to do, what I really enjoy about riding alone is that it's probably about the only time I'm totally in the moment, able to put all of the other demands of daily life aside. with only me, my bike, and the road asking anything of me!

The competitive thing that starts in my brain when I'm out riding with DH is fun too -- and when even more people are involved, that's its own kind of fun!

All three things have their plusses for improving my confidence on my bike!

Karen in Boise