I'm also a bit confused by your post. For me, I prefer distance over speed although if conditions are favourable, such as a very brisk tailwind, zipping along at over 30 mph for extended periods of time while riding a fully loaded touring bike is very exhilarating. I once had such conditions and rode 107 miles along highway 16 west of Prince George in British Columbia before noon while riding an old rigid framed 18 spd mt with fat tires and carrying just over 50 lbs of gear etc. Normally it would take me a very full day to go that distance.