For me it's a matter of mind over computer. I want to know how
far I rode, but I don't care how far I ride. Does that make any sense?
It's a very rare occurance for me to set out with a specific "distance
to ride" on the aggenda, like maybe a "birthday ride my age".
Otherwise I'm just out toolin' around, and I check the mileage as a
matter of record type of thing. So though I track my mileage, I don't
meter my rides to make any specific goals.