Do you prefer a solo ride or a bit of company while you cycle? 🤔
@cauldron101 Жыл бұрын
Are you kiddin' Solo riding is awesome! You keep it at your own pace, you get wherever you like, you do it all your way. I like once in a while riding with company, but I love it badly on my own. It seems the only way to let a week's stress go.
@Wassap133 Жыл бұрын
Only solo, to have a rest from people and technology
@DarenC Жыл бұрын
I ride solo 99% of the time. I think the last time I rode in a pair was nearly 4 years ago, let alone a group
@Jari1973 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! For me, cycling is not a social event.. it's a way to be with yourself.. But.. I could go for a bike ride with Manon 🤔🥰
@Bhodisatvas Жыл бұрын
Solo for sure
@ManeITA1979 Жыл бұрын
95% solo. Beside all the correct points Manon exposed, I can push as much as I want, slow down or set my own pace without worrying about anything or anyone. 😊
@gus233 Жыл бұрын
Concur wholley.
@ShawnTinling Жыл бұрын
Solo for life
@EMC2Scotia Жыл бұрын
@@ShawnTinling 95% solo for life. Good to keep those group riding skills up to date.
@ChrisDemers23 Жыл бұрын
Solo is my preference. As an only child who relishes time alone, it's a guarantee that I can be by myself for the day doing what brings me joy.
@stuartfreedman6854 Жыл бұрын
Me too! I never thought of that.
@dchan328 Жыл бұрын
Ditto 👍👍👍
@Rullehjem Жыл бұрын
Having grown up with three sisters, I too cherish time alone.
@julianmorris9951 Жыл бұрын
Same here, I cannot think of anything worse than others riding with me and having to listen to them talk bollocks🤣 it must be an only child thing🤔
@philipplorenz9485 Жыл бұрын
same same :-)
@ChrisCapoccia Жыл бұрын
My reasons: 1. Scheduling myself is simple 2. Not enough friends who want to ride at my level 3. I like riding without a route, getting a little lost, trying new roads. Groups expect a planned route like I'm an event planner
@progrockUSA Жыл бұрын
These 3 points are why I solo ride 99% of the time.
@sydneyjones3815 Жыл бұрын
HAHA! #3 is hilarious!
@gbart981 Жыл бұрын
I've been cycling since the early 70s. My friends nicknamed me Jams Solo when Star Wars was a thing. Now retired, just starting my 70s decade of cycling, I treasure every pedal stroke of every ride, all about Smiles per Hour over MPH, KPH, however you measure. Whether you ride with others or by yourself, my advice to everyone is, Keep It Fun Folks! Thanks, Manon!
@Ramon314 Жыл бұрын
I've actually never ridden with other people. When I go out, I go on my own. And I have been riding for quite some years and I ride 200km a week on average.
@gcn Жыл бұрын
Sounds like some great headspace! What is it about riding on your own that you enjoy so much? 👀
@Ramon314 Жыл бұрын
@@gcn I can plan rides 5 minutes in advance. Also I can keep my own pace and not be bothered by slower riders or worn out completely because the other are riding too fast. But again, I've never ridden with other people so I can't compare experiences.
@jimpeyton1459 Жыл бұрын
All of your plusses for riding solo are spot on. Flexibility is really important as is "head space." That being said, group rides will ultimately make one a better cyclist IMHO...learning to ride in a group teaches road discipline, communication, rider awareness to name a few. During riding events such as Fondos one can usually spot the solo-only rider by their extreme discomfort when pedaling in close quarters with multiple riders. I try to have a few rides with friends before an event to reacclimate myself to group situations. 🙃
@milosstoiljkovic Жыл бұрын
I love the meditative quality of solo riding. Focus on the road and breathing. You clear your head. I don't have too much time to ride outdoors, hard to plan a ride with any of the roadies I know. All of us have our commitments to our families and/or training plans, really difficult to align.
@gcn Жыл бұрын
There is beauty in solo riding 🙌 Time alone with your own thoughts!
@CyclingSloth Жыл бұрын
I am not the fittest kind of person and I always fear to be the one everyone is waiting for, so I started cycling ridin solo and I really enjoy this. Having fun, not feeling any pressure just me and the headwind xD
@bittiapina Жыл бұрын
Same! I would stress out too much about having everyone wait for me or being dropped (which then might as well solo ride without the added feeling of failure) so solo riding for me is the way to go.
@oj978 Жыл бұрын
If you can find a no drop ride nearby, you'll be surprised how nice people can be
@CyclingSloth Жыл бұрын
@@oj978 I also got a group I ride with. But some days I prefer solo :)
@oj978 Жыл бұрын
@@CyclingSloth I'm exactly the same!
@BarryJones-wt3et Жыл бұрын
Cycling is a brilliant way of finding that much needed solitude and serenity after a chaotic week of work and other commitments.
@simonmundy5387 Жыл бұрын
Solitude and at one with your surroundings. Peace. There's no place to hide, which means that you do all the work, which means you become a stronger rider physically and mentally!
@RJ_Groot Жыл бұрын
I feel bad for those riders that won't go unless they have a ride companion. I ride 3-4 times a week and I'd say 95 percent solo. If you want to get fast and fit you need to find that motivation in yourself. Manon nailed all the key points, so glad I'm not crazy for feeling this way too. Edit: those Strava PR's are much more likely with less chit chat too!
@stephen_101 Жыл бұрын
I've never been on a formal group ride, so I guess I don't know any better - but solo riding is awesome, especially on gravel and mtb routes. Just you and nature - it's a wonderful feeling. Just be safe and carry plenty of spares, payment for a taxi home and carry a piece of paper in your storage with your name, any medical conditions you have and emergency contact details in case the worst happens. Otherwise enjoy the exploring 😊
@Patrik6606 Жыл бұрын
It nice sometimes to go on a solo ride and put your bike computer in the back pocket so you don't have the data in your face all the time. Just start it to register the distance. 😊
@chrisnaden Жыл бұрын
That's great that people in the UK wait on their mates when riding in a group. In the United States, most groups will drop you if you have a mechanical.
@gcn Жыл бұрын
Ah no! We love to support each other, riding the hills at your own pace and re-grouping at the top is common too. 🙌 Do you want to find a more inclusive cycling group? 👀
@farizrd Жыл бұрын
In my group, we laughed at that friend first then we helped them 🤣
@chrisnaden Жыл бұрын
@@gcn I found a more inclusive group only recently. Thanks for the reply.
@BritishEnglishJapan Жыл бұрын
Finally, my riding life explained! I can't remember the last time I wasn't riding solo.... for all the reasons Manon espoused!
@twotowns Жыл бұрын
I use cycling for fitness, speed and fun and I ride solo almost all the time. You can go whenever you want for the distance you want. You can push really hard for a 20 k or use a relax pace for 50-60 k... You're the only one to decide. Plus, let's say there's a 2-3 hour of sun during a cloudy day, you can just go when the weather clears a bit. Never have to wait for a group, never feel that you're being dropped, no pressure. As someone else said, this is my meditation. I only think about pedaling (and avoiding cars and potholes) when I'm cycling. All my other problems cease to exist for a while. Riding solo is great.
@MrAnon-2024 Жыл бұрын
Solo riding. Regularly pop out with a local riding group but I’m always happier on a solo ride.
@royconestoga7326 Жыл бұрын
Didn’t know there was any other option than solo. Learn something new everyday.
@pacovoegelin3336 Жыл бұрын
I'm "Team Solo" too. I can get whereever I want, whenever I want and the very flexible stops for teaking a leak are a bonus too. 🙂
@cantsprintwontsprint Жыл бұрын
prefer solo, peace and quiet and can go at my own pace
@gcn Жыл бұрын
If your own pace faster or slower than a group ride?
@cantsprintwontsprint Жыл бұрын
@@gcn my pace is that of a snail
@brittweir8844 Жыл бұрын
I totally agree. It makes me crazy how some people will setup a group ride and then show up late and unprepared (tires super low on air) 😢, they’ve got no drink etc. And don’t follow safety hand signals😮. Don’t get me wrong still tons of fun just has its downsides.
@lgarcia67 Жыл бұрын
I do most of my rides solo precisely for some of those reasons. My time is limited. I cannot be waiting for someone. The other thing is that in my area it gets pretty hot, very quickly in summer. If you are not on the road by 6:30 to 7:00 am you will pay dearly in the heat. There are some drawbacks though. You lose the social aspect of riding and can get boring sometimes. A more worrisome one, is being the lone rider in traffic. Cars have the tendency to se large groups of riders; but not just one rider.
@valleyflaneur Жыл бұрын
I love the freedom, the challenge and sense of jeopardy of a long solo ride when you push yourself on a route you haven't ridden before. You're never more in the moment than pushing it on your own. I ride a lot with a club, with friends, and with small groups training, but solo rides were my first discovery of cycling and I they reach the parts other rides can't.
@nightsfalling Жыл бұрын
I like riding solo for all the reasons mentioned and also, I start from my house, I don’t have to drive to meet anyone, and I start at any time I want. No pressure to wake up early to go somewhere to meet a group😊
@jeffpishdrums Жыл бұрын
Definitely solo ride...I'm not self conscious about my fitness level then and I can just really enjoy the ride and as Manon said, take in the nature along the way if I want. It's great mental health exercise.
@dinodaniel2237 Жыл бұрын
Great video ! I ride solo simply because of the enjoyment of taking my road bike out on the road for a few hours The more people in a group ,the more rules there are.
@dragontriketv Жыл бұрын
Thanks Manon, you just reminded me why I ride.
@nancyhoward781 Жыл бұрын
I ride solo, period. To me riding solo is pure freedom. I can take whatever route I want, go as fast or as slow as I want. It's just me my bike and the ride and that's all that counts.
@msapereable Жыл бұрын
Does commuting to and from work constitute riding solo...😅😅😅
@Jean-jk4zv Жыл бұрын
Yes cause you can commute with colleagues
@Jorge-Fernandez-Lopez Жыл бұрын
From work it does. To work, the experience might be different.
@gcn Жыл бұрын
Of course! Great to hear you are commuting by bike 🙌
@238949 Жыл бұрын
I always used to cycle on my own until I joined a ladies Breeze group. Now I love cycling in a group too, the support and friendship is great but I agree with Manon, sometimes it's brilliant being able to cycle as fast, far and wherever you want.
@848evo4 Жыл бұрын
I only ride by myself, same as going to the gym, other people tend to screw up what you're trying to do. I really just ride my road bike for exercise any way
@progrockUSA Жыл бұрын
I definitely prefer solo most times, I'm a small guy with strong legs so I often finding myself flying up hills with ease while the rest of the group appears to struggle. So I find it hard to hold back my pace up a hill to stay with the group. But, a group ride from time to time is also really fun. Especially the little bit of chasing that happens spontaneously.
@RGray3000 Жыл бұрын
Hi Manon, I love your videos. This one hit the correct tone for me. I'm an older guy and I purchased a nice Trek hybrid (just by speed) after the ugly "C-19". But the trouble is that being an older guy I have no one to ride with now. But watching this video reminded me how much I have truly enjoyed the few times I have been out on my bike even though I was alone. And somehow maybe a bit better that I was alone. Thank you, Manon, for the inspiration to get back out there. And not to be so concerned that I am alone, but rather to enjoy the fact that I am loving my time out on my bike.
@hderooij6021 Жыл бұрын
Hi from Hetty, sorry I interrupted your video recording in front off your office during filming this. Thanks fore taking the time talking to me. The Dutch cyclist living in Bath. See you out riding.
@stujm8376 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely true, that’s why I love riding solo.
@MichaelBosley Жыл бұрын
I'm quite a spontaneous rider so like to head out whenever the weather looks good. I sometimes ride with a friend, but he insists on pre-arranging specific dates to ride, often meaning we end up going out on horrible, rainy days because they were the only days he was free. Not to mention turning up late, needing to borrow my pump or lube because he forgot to check his kit the night before, forgetting to eat so ends up bonking a few miles in, having to wait for him at the top of every hill for ten minutes. Sometimes it's just easier to go alone!
@geoffreyhoney122 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely stellar content again gcn and Manon! Love the humour of these and all very good points! As a mostly solo rider, I think that you have covered all of the main points. I think that a good follow up video would be to cover all the things you should make sure you bring with you if you are choosing a solo ride: phone, maps, pump, puncture kit, lights, cash, first aid, etc. Well done!
@Sozzled39 Жыл бұрын
Well after her comments about Hank and Conor, I reckon she'll have a few rides on her own now! ;-) Seriously though, I like a mix. Sometimes I want to ride on my own, in my own head. Sometimes I like a bit of company. Nothing wrong with either.
@ianfurqueron5850 Жыл бұрын
On the road, almost always solo. For pretty much of all of the reasons discussed. Another reason is where I ride in the US, I have developed a riding style to avoid negative interactions with drivers that few other riders seem to understand.
@progrockUSA Жыл бұрын
what is this style you speak of?
@abosworth Жыл бұрын
I always ride solo. I do enjoy it. I have never even gone on a group ride.
@wildsurfer12 Жыл бұрын
This video makes me so glad that I have tubeless tyres. No annoying anyone in a group by getting a puncture here!
@sinodraagi Жыл бұрын
I ride about 90% solo and I love it!
@jazika36 Жыл бұрын
Since 2015 I have ridden close to 67,000 kilometres and 60,000 plus a few more would have been solo rides, I live in rural South Australia and have several quite roads with minimal traffic. This is so ideal with mother nature sharing all her beauty with me, the scenery, birds, the occasional kangaroo and snakes and lizards in the warmer months, I just love solo riding but do join in on group rides two to three times a week.
@thehandleiwantedwasntavailable Жыл бұрын
I ride solo, or with 1 friend. I can’t imagine ‘group riding’. The bike provides a place to meditate on not much other than pedaling and watching the scenery go by.
@silasrobertshaw8122 Жыл бұрын
Solo riding is pretty much all I do, and it gives me the occasional chance to talk to random people as i ride, which I don't really don't do when with other people.
@chrisridesbicycles Жыл бұрын
I cannot agree more on the „therapy session“. Nothing is better than a long steady endurance ride and after a few hours you get in the zone and your brain goes blank and it‘s just you pushing the pedals. Another benefit is that you are not pushed out of your planned training by anybody else going too fast or too slow.
@glharlor Жыл бұрын
Solo is the only way to go. Group riding has too much to worry about. Positioning, watching for the half wheelers on turns, keeping up or being held back. Riding solo is a great stress free escape. I also ride between 30 and 80 miles depending on the day. There aren't many people who have that kind of time
@haksaw123 Жыл бұрын
All of the above. Best part, is that it is my own private quality 'Me Time' to play at my own pace. Find new routes, get lost and find myself. ❤
@Through_Sams_cam Жыл бұрын
totally agree with most of them especially when i see a nice view. people just want to carry on while i want to stay back and sink in it for a while.
@sf4529 Жыл бұрын
Solo ride is great. And even better with your playlist.
@chubbyman6929 Жыл бұрын
Manon for the win again. As a new cyclist i haven't engaged in group riding and can ride at my own slow pace. Fresh air, stop when you want , or your body says, and go exploring the back roads of your local area. Biking life for the win.
@andrewl.3460 Жыл бұрын
I enjoy riding solo! I ride solo to and from work, it provides a great opportunity to get in and out of work mode.
@lisaulrich8549 Жыл бұрын
Riding solo is good for me when I have had a lot going on in life or just a good stress relief after a busy day. I do love riding with others but not everyone is ready to ride when I am.
@martinmorris6485 Жыл бұрын
have been riding solo for years, like you said great meditation and stress relief with no deadlines, distractions or dad jokes well actually I could tell myself the dad jokes!? ...also like meeting up by chance with other cyclists while out and maybe ride a few miles with them... lots of quiet, safe cycle paths here which is good this time of year as the traffic increases to crazy numbers in the summer...
@peterahlstedt2043 Жыл бұрын
The best video ever, its so true, i always go solo nowadays after many years in cycling club where you always have to adapt to what all others want
@gcn Жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter! Do you find that you are looking for more chilled paced rides after pushing it too far in group rides? Or is it the opposite?
@peterahlstedt2043 Жыл бұрын
@@gcn nowadays i can enjoy the view around and remember the rout , some days I do interval hill training, sometimes full speed and sometimes long distance riding, same as before in group cycling but now I don’t need to be 100 % alert on the riders in front so we don’t crash, this is more relaxing cycling
@richcrompton6891 Жыл бұрын
Almost all my rides are solo. I love it! Head space and the ability to just go at whatever pace I feel like and explore should a tempting turning beckon. It’s the best for me.
@nassozeebo Жыл бұрын
Solo bikepacking. 😍 Being out in the woods alone. Lovely.
@phillipepps Жыл бұрын
Totally agree. When I first starting riding Japan's back roads I missed having a crew to share it all. Now, solo forever. Ok, maybe, once and awhile, someone special to share a very special place.
@gcn Жыл бұрын
How about joining a local group ride? Sounds like you miss riding with friends!
@phillipepps Жыл бұрын
@@gcn ?
@GarethNock Жыл бұрын
I'm 50% solo. I enjoy going out with my buddies, it's motivating, a good laugh with informative chats. Good social scene around this and annual trips to Majorca.
@becsta365 Жыл бұрын
Almost always ride solo. Or with my husband but I enjoy my own paced rides and headspace (as a busy mom)…experienced rider for decades. Mostly solo and love it this way…
@larter_larter Жыл бұрын
99% of the times I ride solo and I can really relate to the headspace factor. When you relax your mind all the solutions pop up. I actually wrote most of my master's thesis whilst riding. 😅 Sometimes I had to stop by the road to write my thoughts down.
@gamby16a Жыл бұрын
In the warm weather, 1-2 rides a week are in a group. The others are solo out of convenience. I agree, solo is very meditative
@petergarner Жыл бұрын
I'm basically a misanthrope, so I've always ridden solo.I will occasionally ride with a pal to change things up, but riding with a group sounds like torture to me. But Manon, (how do I make this sound non-creepy?) I'd go on a ride with you any day. Big fan!
@renecornelius113 Жыл бұрын
I just want someone "there" (safety reasons). We don't have to talk or ride with one another, as long as there's someone. I do find it much harder doing solo rides mentally as well; although my midweek training is by myself, and I tend to go harder. Weekend group rides are good to up your bike handling skills! hahaha
@cptjeff1 Жыл бұрын
Just ride a popular local trail. Any time I've had issues random people have stopped to help me, and I've stopped to help them. If there are enough people passing by, you'll have somebody help soon.
@renecornelius113 Жыл бұрын
@@cptjeff1 I have a road bike, and I do stick to local busier areas. However, crime is a big thing here, besides SUV's being the hot new thing to hijack, bicycles at knife or gun point are being taken. (Even in busy local areas. 😊) Doesn't prevent me from riding, would just prefer to see another rider out and about!
@sebastianbucker6697 Жыл бұрын
"Plan your Puncture" should be the next feature on Strava or Komoot. Maybe combined with a hitlist and or suggestions of the best/most convenient places to fix the tire.
@jameslee-pevenhull5087 Жыл бұрын
Every couple of months, I ride to Bolton from Birmingham to visit my son. On my own. Stop when I like. As slow as I like. Birmingham to Southampton is a two day ride. The days are shorter and slower to admire the views.
@matt_m126 Жыл бұрын
I started road cycling during COVID, so I went mostly solo until this year, when I started doing the group ride thing, joined cycling clubs, etc. I like it, but I still need my solo rides too. Need to keep it balanced.
@Oleksiy-Ziuzko Жыл бұрын
I’ve had a period, when I was riding mostly solo. Made my longest ride in that period - 322km in one day. Fond memories)
@318ishonk Жыл бұрын
note to self: get some lightweight equipment for making tea during the next bigger sunday ride. And duck food
@cptjeff1 Жыл бұрын
Backpacking cooking gear is small and lightweight. A rear rack with even a small bag will free you for all sorts of bike touring options, too. Throw on a cooler and bring some beers and sandwiches. Tea, cigars. Certain other smokables. Bigger panniers with a camp hammock and a light sleeping bag make for a really easy bikepacking setup. You can even throw something like a Tenkara rod on there and catch a few fish in the local pond (thus taking food away from the ducks). I think a lot of cycling industry stuff is focused way, way too heavily on the racer or wanna be racer stuff. Bring back touring!
@thebluebell89 Жыл бұрын
"and nothing but the lovely birds tweeting". Cue the Aussie magpie war cry as swooping season begins.
@leob8196 Жыл бұрын
I love both riding in a group and solo. The main advantage with riding solo is that you set the pace, which is especially important if your doing long Z2 rides.
@Bike4Coffee-Cake Жыл бұрын
Agree - love both: exploring with friends (or heading to a distant cafe for a chat), or going alone to train at my pace, or get some personal space. I just try not to “train” with friends - that only works if you have someone of nearly identical ability to compete with.
@peterthomas8053 Жыл бұрын
Big thumbs up👍 for all those reasons to ride solo Manon.. I am also very comfortable with my own company, and don't have to put up with the 'numpties' on a group ride. (except for those rides with my wife, of course.) And the satisfaction of being able to stop and take piccies whenever I want to, is a massive plus.
@FishOn1 Жыл бұрын
I greatly enjoy the lack of "nattering". That and being responsible for and to no-one but myself.
@robertperessini1399 Жыл бұрын
After a busy day in the office answering phones, going to meetings, appointments with clients, yeah solo is the only way to go!
@seanmorgan4099 Жыл бұрын
I enjoy a group ride when the pace is enjoyable and not too fast. Its nice to have friends to chat with in the coffee shop on a group ride. But I also do enjoy solo rides - sometimes I have no idea of a route and basically make it up around traffic lights. If the lights are red but green arrow I turn left or right accordingly and just go from there. One regular route I use is an old railway line which is a shared path- I can just zone out and listen to the birds with no safety concerns.
@dejavery Жыл бұрын
I just prefer being on my own most of the time, not just on a bike. But definitely prefer to ride solo for all of the reasons in the video, but also for safety. A friend used to regularly want to join me and he was a disaster waiting to happen, he had no awareness of the world around him and regularly crashed into things or couldn’t unclip in time and fell off. He sadly passed away very young (not related to cycling) and I miss him a lot, just not on bike rides.
@HarryFenton6124 Жыл бұрын
I had a friend just like him. He even got his wheels caught in an old railway line because he didn`t try to cross it at enough of an angle. Was always falling off, or forgetting stuff. He turned up at my house for a ride onetime in his pickup with wheels for the wrong bike. It became more than a joke and he was eventually diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.
@KenSmith-bv4si Жыл бұрын
Awesome video Manon. I think the main reason why I ride solo is down to forgetting to shower after yoga. Who wants to ride up or down wind of a smelly old yogi
@antsrp29 Жыл бұрын
I love you Manon!!
@arilaine6113 Жыл бұрын
Always solo. I can choose my speed and route, go home if not "my day", or drive as long as it's fun.
@derickcastillo9083 Жыл бұрын
I used to like training with others, now I actively avoid it. I only want to ride by myself. The only exception is that I love riding with my two teenage kids. They are wonderful.
@fredericaudet25 Жыл бұрын
🤣You all seem to have so much fun doing your job. Even solo-ing the vidéo doesn't stop Manon to tease Conor and Hank. Nicely done !
@rodriguezahr Жыл бұрын
I’m a solo rider 99 % of the time. Some of my rides are on public roads but the majority are in deep forests and hidden trails. There’s no words I can use to describe the enchanting effect those rides have on me. I’m completely addicted to them even if there’s some danger in being riding that far away alone.
@rik5384 Жыл бұрын
Ride solo most of the time. Timing flexibility, route choice, and most importantly for me... I can go as fast as I can. Also when doing intervals it's not the greatest riding together. I love riding together with others, but those rides I shouldn't mind going slower.
@sand9577 Жыл бұрын
Here in Colombia we have people called "Leñeros." There's no way to translate that into english, but it basically means when you're riding so hard you're burning wood: "leña." So...leñeros are REALLY, really, really hard group riders, where everything is a competition. Leñeros stop for no one and never look back, so if you have a mechanical, get into an accident, it doesn't matter, it just means they got to drop you. I've had close calls when a group of leñeros passes my way, they will literally run you over, because the road is "theirs." It's like this, imagine the worst, most toxic traits about cyclists, distilled into an ultimate hive mind of self sustaining critical mass of pedantry, that's a leñero. Don't be mistaken, leñeros are very strong riders, not pro-level, but fairly elite on average. Everyone wants to be a leñero, as such I ride alone.
@watcher24601 Жыл бұрын
I've met a few groups like that here in the UK!
@johnlieto8906 Жыл бұрын
Here's to the 'lone' wolfs of cycling!
@mikebeattie976 Жыл бұрын
I ride solo all the time , reasons pick your own route go at your own speed no trying to keep up or keep stopping for someone to catch up . Also you can stop and start when you want
@lilbruin Жыл бұрын
Most of my rides are solo so riding with someone else occasionally is a bit of a treat.
@runabq Жыл бұрын
Nice bird strutting behind you while you're sitting on the ground with the wheel. I prefer one or two companions, but I'll happily ride solo once in a while.
@gcn Жыл бұрын
The Less people the more chance there is to go bird spotting! 🦆
@runabq Жыл бұрын
@@gcn Good point!
@russellgould9230 Жыл бұрын
Solo riding is meditation. All of my riding is solo. Last year, I recorded 6,600 miles worth on Strava.
@viffer94 Жыл бұрын
Riding with one or two buddies is great, riding alone is also fantastic for all the reasons you mentioned, riding in a large group is usually, well, what did Jean Paul-Sartre say?
@xchopp Жыл бұрын
Yes! I ride alone most of the time now, for all those reasons. p.s. 0:47 -- a bit overextended? good for the patella, not so much for your hamstrings!
@thomasmeier-muller2442 Жыл бұрын
I love riding alone, I need that for clearing out my thoughts and being just for me. I hate riding in a group tbh, that’s to much stress for me haha
@tommylobotommy Жыл бұрын
I only ride solo, don't have to depend on someone else and ride in my own pace. No arrangements, no whining about the route, no unnecessary stops, etc. The only downside is lack of draft, hence rides will be shorter and headwind is painful.
@manueldias1301 Жыл бұрын
Although 95% of my rides are solo, which I love for the reasons explained on the video, there are things that group rides provide. Security! It is far more secure when you ride in groups since other cars tend to respect you more. Also, you can go and buy something without worring with your bike. And, if you find your kind of group, it can add some fun into it.
@tristan14aric Жыл бұрын
Ridin' solo all the way 💯🚴♂️
@stevesmart170 Жыл бұрын
YES!! Solo 97% or more. 7. All of the above.
@emiljarengrim2536 Жыл бұрын
Love a nice long solo ride with loads of peace, quiet and headspace. Until that wonderful peace is broken by a fellow cyclist out on a ride who for some reason is unbelievably chatty and near seems desperate to be social. To make matters worse is when that cyclist is a bit stronger that you and even if you discreetly try and drop that person you can't. You start to think of ways to say f**k off in a kind way but are to disturbed by the chatter you can't think properly. This was one of my most annoying rides ever...
@enduroman80 Жыл бұрын
OMG Manon can read my mind!!!!
@paulmichell4433 Жыл бұрын
Most times I ride solo & it's good, my own pace. Stop when & where I want, chat to those along the way. reroute on a whim or because Garmin has set me along a blind route. Other times with my wife - very slow; or my daughter - more off road & with random halts to look at cows or other animals. I can't think I would enjoy a formal group ride though, but I have never tried.
@jeremybennett4681 Жыл бұрын
Usually a solo rider these days, but I do find riding with a buddy can really help me cover more distance than when alone!