I rode one organized charity event in 1992. I have not, and will not, do another one. Too many people and bikes, too many rules and regulations and too much money involved. I ride solo approximately 99 percent of my miles. This summer I have one gentleman I ride with occasionally, he is a strong rider and new to the area. He likes that I know all the options for changing up and I like that he is highly experienced, good mechanically and just a nice guy. He has tried to get me to join him in a few rides, but has left that alone recently.