Mrs. Zoxe and I ride together. I feel much safer going with the buddy system. In the few times we've had mechanical trouble, the other has been able to ride home and get the pickup truck, and there's someone there with a cell phone if there's ever some sort of medical trouble.

For us it's more about being outside and seeing the neighborhood than counting the mph. I could get a better workout with a faster riding partner, but would never get as many rides in without the mental support and "c'mon, lets go!' that she provides on one of my off days (and me for her on hers).