Since I've been playing at this three speed nonsense I've discovered a whole other world of bicycling. Intentionally putting yourself on a "slow" bicycle can be extremely rewarding. It does require a completely different mindset. I spend my winters mountaineering and find the "three speed" mindset is much closer to that than to the typical bicycling mindset: I'm not there to go as fast as possible, or even worry about speed/time at all. I'm there to enjoy being there. Whether you are forced into going slow by your choice of riding companion or by your equipment, if you can relax and forget about all those people passing you, you may find the experience absolutely delightful.