First, I was late. Not paying attention to the time at home. Second, I forgot my gloves so went back to car to get them. By then, the group I intended to ride with was long gone. However, I had the route on my phone so confidently headed out thinking I might catch up when they stop for a break. Directions on phone were confusing. I chose wrong direction at first turn. Finally got turned around and on the right track. Got to another section where I SHOULD have turned left but road noise made it hard to hear the phone instructions. I stopped to try and figure it out.** Made wrong decision but was on the route but the wrong section of the route. Ended up back at start location. OK - dropped off extra layers I no longer needed and decided to do the same loop I'd just done which would get me close to the miles I wanted. Got back to ** and made the left turn. Also checked my phone and saw where two others had tried to call me. I called one of the riders to let them know where I was and that I was ok. As I followed the correct route, I saw a couple of men wearing the group's jersey so I went there. Good choice. It was the SAG support. Eventually, all the groups met at this location. I ended up staying with the rest of the riders for the remainder of the ride. I had a great time!