During different rides and different courses over the past few weeks I've seen and stopped to talk to two different people I went to high school with but haven't seen in years and years. Then we sent on and finished the ride together, exchanged phone numbers, checked up on kids, etc. I also frequently ride alone, mostly because the rides have to fit into other scheduling priorities like darlin' daughter soccer games on weekends. Having the opportunity to renew these acquaintances and opening up the possibility of starting these friendships all over again based in riding is huge fun.