My midweek ride

[indysteel]

That's great, Crankin. Before I became a sloth on my bike, I used to ride with some faster (not crazy fast, but what I'd refer to as "strong"), mostly male, groups. It took a while to really keep up with them, but I eventually did. I found those rides quite fun, in part, because most of the men were exceedingly encouraging and helpful. Plus, it was always nice to have a man to tuck behind when it was windy. I miss those groups. I'd ride with them more, but we're on opposite sides of Indy. I mostly ride now with just my husband. I love him, but to be honest, he's not my favorite riding partner--at least not on the road. And, beyond that, riding with just one other person is different from riding with a group. I tend to feed off the energy of a group.

[OakLeaf]

Sounds like a great ride! Yay for enough daylight to do a ride like that during the week.

[Crankin]

Well, yay for me only having one client on Wednesdays, at 3:00/3:30-ish if necessary. I can never stay for the social part and if the ride is on the north shore, I can't do it. Luckily, most start around where I live. Next job= no work at all on Wednesdays. See, I have my priorities right.
Indy, I mostly ride with my DH, too, as well as another couple, and also, Hirakukibou.DH and I are ride well together. That is fine for me, but I am trying to "improve" this year. Believe me, I was suffering, but it feels like an accomplishment. I've been riding with this group for 8 years and it has evolved a bit. Very friendly people, and all quite accomplished in other parts of their lives.