Make my rides solo...I'm not a very social creature, that is I'm not a talker. I go for the exercise and enjoy the time to reflect on the events in my life or just day dream without feeling like I have to be part of someone else's entertainment. I ride at my own pace, return early if I choose or go longer for the same reason. And I go when I want to, which for my schedule works best.
Geez, I sound like an old fart don't I?