Training in Groups or Solo? (Page 2)

I swim alone, and I run alone.  I occasionally bike with a friend, maybe 25-30% of my rides.  But coordinating our schedules is tough.  He wants to start to do more rides with the local bike club, but I'm undecided on doing that, as past experiences with serious bike club riders have not been too welcoming, and my bike is more advanced than I am. Maybe when the engine is better....

Alone.  I'm thinking of finding an occassional group to ride with, but otherwise I'd rather do it myself.  Plus it's a scheduling thing being a single parent.  Even when I was just running I always preferred to go alone. 

I am a group trainer. Probably 90% or more of my training is done with my wife and/or my racing buddies. Sometimes I think it holds me back, especially on the bike but its quality time with friends and family and its worth it to me. The toughest part of the group thing is coordinating bike ride times and skill levels.