Okay, I'm caving in after I got some sage advice from other IBA members, Finding a riding partner or partners for LD riding can be a challenge. For successful group rides, you need everyone to be on the same page, need stops at similar times, have similar ranges, and other needs. Not everyone meshes together well.

So being what it is, riding my BunBurner 1500 miles 36 hrs on Monday, SOLO , and hopefully my riding buddy recovers soon.