I understand how unnerving it can be to go far from home. Almost every ride, once I get about 10 miles away, I think, "Shoot. I would think this was too far to DRIVE to. What if something happens?"

Which is why I'm learning to fix my bike, and I am not* mechanically inclined. The better I get at that, the simpler it seems, and the less likely I am to get into trouble.

But I can relate to the feeling. I would do loops, too, if I didn't dislike a set route so much.