Why I Prefer Riding Solo: The Freedom of the Open Road
A rare photo of me doing what I love most: riding solo. Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Why I Prefer Riding Alone (And Why It Makes Me a Better Cyclist) Quick Take: I’ve ridden well over 150,000 miles, and I still enjoy group rides now and then. But I’m a solo rider at heart. Riding alone gives me clearer thinking, steadier confidence, and the kind of quiet challenge that keeps me coming back to the bike year after year. After enough miles, you stop pretending you’re every kind of cyclist. You learn what actually works for you. For me, it’s simple: I ride best when I ride alone. This isn’t a knock on group rides. I’ve had plenty of fun rides with other people. But when I need the kind of ride that clears my head, strengthens my grit, and reminds me why I’m still doing this at 70? I want silence, space, and my own pace. Solo Riding = Real Freedom When it’s just me and my bike, the ride becomes hone...
