Originally Posted by
Chuck M
But I will enter this ride alone and how to fit into the flow and not negatively impact the experience for others worries me more than the distance.
Also, the story that I mentioned about the other rider cautioning me about coming on her right, that was no big deal. My only point was that if you get in a group, you do invest some energy and attention into the group at the expense of other things you might be enjoying. It's a tradeoff.