We've pretty much given up on "group riding", everyone is "faster" than my wife and even if they "list" the approx. speed, it's ALWAYS 6-8mph faster, the "training" mind group, can't get out of the "mode", even if they are suppose to be doing a "SOCIAL" ride! We will stay members to support the "advocacy/government" stuff but their will be VERY few rides with the club in our future. When we ride by ourselves, we seem to SMILE a lot more so we totally understand where your coming from, ENJOY that solo ride!