Originally Posted by sevenmag

I ride solo 100% of the time. The only exception is at an organized/charity type affair. Given that, I know I have some bad habits and like was already mentioned, there are things I don't do that should. Because I'm always alone, It's not a habit to point out pot holes, or make sure I'm not going to swerve in front of anyone going around one. I know my mind is going to drift off at some point and I'll lapse and cause a wreck. When I ride a charity type event, I stay at the back when it starts and slowly pick my way through until things naturally thin out and I can comfortably settle into my own pace. I generally don't even sneak in a bit of drafting when a group passes me. I like those types of events, they give me motivation to keep getting on the bike. Once I pay the fee for the ride I feel obligated to put in the prerequisite miles. Seems silly but it works for me. I don't think I'll ever go looking for a group to ride with.