Dating : I was very socially avoidant
I’m pretty social but because I was avoidant towards people because of bullying in my school times I never made some lasting connections towards anyone. I want to go to the gym now and I bought myself a bike to go out into society more. Where should I go and what should I do to meet others.
If cycling, look for groups that ride together and at your pace. There might be some local ones that like to ride parks, trails, road, together. But don’t expect to meet someone from that group but instead consider making a friend that knows someone that might match you. See if there are any bike forums that ride nearby.
I’m the same as far as « socially avoidant » and rather prefer solitude of riding alone. But I have friends I can ride with sometimes, but they can’t help with dating/meeting someone.
Honestly, I would focus on not meeting someone, using the gym for strength training and goals set for riding the bike – if a road bike, start off slow and short distances. If a trail/park bike, do you have car/bike carrier and can expand places to visit/ride? Sometimes, you might just have an encounter at a park without even trying… good luck!