I have been riding solo for about 3 years now and would not trade it again for anything....The three guys I used to ride with all have had to quit due to health issues...I am so lucky, I guess, that the good Lord has blessed me with fairly decent health at almost 79...I hope to ride a few more years, if possible, and will most likely do it on solo rides...I truly enjoy the time and can stop when I want, where I want, and ride without listening to others complain about everything that does not suit them!!!