I have ridden many solo miles this year, and it's been okay at times. I appreciate group rides more now, be it with some restrictions.
Being on my own means I can start when I want, ride as far and as fast as I like and decide when or if I want to stop for food along the way.
Unfortunately they can become monotonous. I challenged myself to tackle some Surrey hills during my recent time off for this reason.
Over the last few months I have looked forward to longer rides. They give me a chance to properly unwind. The after work loops are just a matter of get it done to keep fit. Time with friends provide another way to relax, and I'm glad I can do them regularly. The Sunday ride to meet Matt, sometimes Phil, the Saturdays with Matthew, Richard and James. Although for the next month at least it's just one of them at a time.
I seem to be writing a lot of posts like this, I guess I'm feeling down lately. A recent week off allowed more riding, and I felt better. I know what I'll be doing after retirement. Are more lone rides helping or just distracting me?
Am I turning into a reclose? I have great support from family and friends, so probably not.
On Tuesday I left the house for my normal ride in the dry, it started raining within twenty minutes. To be honest I could have kept doing loops, it wasn't cold. I can't remember when I stopped wearing shorts last winter, I'm sure it wasn't as late as this.
Solo riding is fine, to a degree because, as you say, you can keep your own pace, go out when you like, check out any destination, so yes, it's fine; I enjoy my Saturday ride to the Velo Barn where I chill with coffee and cake. Best thing is to do a bit of both, like we do; looking forward to meeting up at Tatsfield tomorrow (Dec 6th). Today I rode to Botley, then along the Ridge, into Woldingham and home (15.5 miles).
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