Do any of you ride organized rides alone?

[uforgot]

I've only ever ridden alone, organized rides or not. I met up with a couple of people while touring in the past, but didn't stick with them for long--I prefer riding alone and setting my own pace and stopping when I want to stop. I also like traveling alone better than with people. I love my family, but sometimes I wish they'd just go away and let me enjoy new places by myself!

Sarah, Curmudgeon-in-training

A soul sister! I have friends who just don't understand. My family does, however. Have you ever read Party of One: The Loner's Manifesto?

[gingerale]

Wow! Inspiration all around here!! My dh doesn't ride with me and my dad lives 6 hrs away so I ride at home alone most of the time, but never alone on an actual organized thing before this past weekend. Now I know it's definitely doable and I plan on doing more as the opportunities present themselves.

[sfa]

A soul sister! I have friends who just don't understand. My family does, however. Have you ever read Party of One: The Loner's Manifesto?

Sounds like a good book--I'll have to look for it the next time I'm at the library. Thanks for the suggestion!

DH and I are pretty much the same about liking our time alone, especially when we travel. It's nice because it means we can ditch each other for the day if we want and neither of us takes offense.

Sarah

[Pedal Wench]

I've just done my second 300K on my own. I'm not too comfortable riding alone after dark, so I just hang out with anyone else riding my pace, if there is. The first one, I was alone all night too, and the last one, I had to slow down just a touch, but welcomed the company. For the whole daylight part, though, I was on my own. I like myself, so I had fun.