Been there and done it and that was with a few of the riding group I used to ride with. For some reason- I decided to go offroad with the "Young" fit bu**ers one sunday. Before we even got to the hills and offroad they had left me but I was up for a ride. Did a ride out along the South downs Way and meant to have done about 30 miles altogether. 15 miles later and it was a nice morning and the sun was out and the wife was visiting so I kept going. Had lunch at a pub of pasta and a dessert then turned round and finally did about 50 miles.

Got home and the others didn't even ask where I had got to. It was about that time I started riding solo as I found it a lot less hassle and more enjoyable.