Originally Posted by Fredo76

My little town has no clubs, nor even a LBS, so almost all my rides are solo. Wouldn't mind a riding buddy, but have little interest in bigger group rides, really. I'm way slower than I used to be in my youth, and less skilled as well. I do huff and puff while riding by myself - to actually slow down and take it easy and enjoy the scenery is something I have to remind myself is OK sometimes. But I hate being hurried and waited for, only to have the waiting riders rush off immediately, so it's probably just as well.