I found myself trying to keep up with traffic and sprinting a lot... which can be fun at times but I missed out on the experiences that a more relaxed pace provides. I now make an effort to take new side streets and alleys to slow down and enjoy the ride and view. I was also impacted by a book... Bicycle Diaries by David Byrne.

BTW, I haven't used a cycle speedometer/computer in years because I'd get sucked into riding for numbers.