I STILL like my bike...

But I really need to rethink my riding group. My neighbor - fine; but when E and K joined in it turned into a 2 hour blab session, and NOT the kind of ride I would have liked. I don't want to come off as too serious - I know that is just not the case, but when you all have kids and an opportunity to be without them for a few hours in the nice fresh fall air, why would you spend those precious moments complaining about how far your 8 yo's soccer game is to drive to, and why Mrs. Stillman is so stern with her 1st graders... I want to attack the up hills and spin right on down hill as fast as I can. I don't want to converse about who is and who is not volunteering for the PTA fundraiser... I don't care which pre-school is cheaper or better or more inclusive of parents. IWANTTO RIDEMYBIKE! I know I could just go by myself - and therein lies the problem. Why can't I? Some bizarre fear... I know the 20 mile route now and should be able to do it with out feeling so freaky...