Riding in groups can sometimes turn into a competition hammer fest, which is sometimes fun.

I actually enjoy riding by myself, I get off work at 6am then do my own thing, intervals to just a nice 50+ mile ride.
I find it relaxes my mind and body, like a 2 wheel meditation and I can wave to myself if I choose...lol

The other day was interesting, riding home from work at 6am on a short 20 mile ride, dark and rainy.
A squirrel almost took out my front spokes, a rabbit came out of nowhere and hit my pedal, I ran over 3 small frogs and a raccoon tail.
A full size buck almost took me out, that was scary.
Perhaps my bright lights froze him...

Who needs coffee to awake when you have a full size buck waiting to take you out...lol