Originally Posted by
buzzman
I'm at this place right now where I might be inclined to sacrifice a recreational ride in order to have the energy for my commutes and transportation cycling. The rec rides definitely increase speed, endurance and hill climbing capability but I just love getting places on my bike instead of in a car or other means.
hehehe. For me it's gone the opposite way, and I'll take an extra day or two and drive to work so I have the energy to do a 200k or 300k on the weekend.
Riding to/from work in the dark means I'll just see the same old crap I've seen for 3 years of riding to/from work. (I've pretty much exhausted all possible routes to get here and home.) Riding with SiR, I'm going places I wouldn't normal get to see on a bicycle.