Originally Posted by Lacumo

Welcome to "The Wide, Wide World Of Cyclists Who've Had Their Fill Of Club Rides And Bugged Out On Their Own." For me, the drawbacks of club rides went from annoying to overpowering and then drove me away (I suspect permanently). The egos, the Extreme Fashionistas and the attitudes of the hypercompetitive hyperspace cadets drove me away. I've been a solo rider for some time now and I've rediscovered and reacquired the enjoyment of cycling. I find that my solo rides are fun and enjoyable and they put me in a good mood. For me, that's the majority of what it's all about.