Do you ride with someone?

[harryS]

How many of you ride with a better half, someone you care about, small G-kids etc.
Have you even thought about what would happen if they or you had a bike malfunction that could not be repaired/fixed on the spot? The bike has mechanical problem, but can be ridden or towed home safely, and you are several miles from home base?

My grandkid was tired on her regular bike, so I towed her with a nylon strap. When I stopped and she didn't., she crashed. She'll never take a tow again, but I cut down an ebike to fit her.

Now if a flat tire happened, our standard procedure (when not carrying a flat kit) is for me to ride the good bike and go get the car, If's it walkable, I walk the bike. If it's a motor/battery problem, our ebikes were bikes before I added the motor. They can be pedalled homw without power, by me at least.

Riding alone is OK when riding in places with other people. I would not ride where I might not see anyone, in case I fell and couldn;t get up.