Riding is better than not riding. For my health, my state of mind, my mojo, etc. A person doesn't have to ride a bike to maintain all that, but I do. Not every minute of the riding is fun, but, overall, it is fun. And beneficial.
Have been in Phoenix since January 1 without a bike (or a guitar) but am looking forward to going home tomorrow so that I can be back with my bikes and have the possibility of riding. Weather permitting, of course.