Reacquainting myself with riding solo

When it comes to riding solo, I’d really rather not. I don’t mind being alone with myself, listening to my thoughts, hearing nothing but the gears and maybe a bird or two. That’s fine. It’s the possibility of getting hurt and not being able to get help, mostly.
I don’t like big group rides either though. With big groups, you’re always on the group’s time. Someone’s always holding up the group or…