Originally Posted by
WhyFi
Do check it out. For a long time, I only rode alone and I enjoyed it. I still enjoy it, but there is a different, fun dynamic riding with others... when you're in the mood for it (I still feel free to skip out to ride alone with my thoughts, sometimes). You should be able to find a group of like-minded people that aren't looking for a hammer ride.
I'm itching to get out on a road bike again. I love my old steel, but unfortunately Illinois loves their road salt more. I do wish that I didn't have to worry about rust.
Locally there is a dirt cheap 1996 Cannondale R500 that's been tempting me terribly. It's likely too small, but it's one of the polished aluminum ones that I've always dreamed of.