Originally Posted by
Machka
I am a randonneuring type and have been since 2001 ... and yes, riding the long distances can be a wonderful way of maintaining sanity.

Long distance riding gives me time to think ... time away from computers, TV, and other distractions where I can just simply ... think.
I enjoy walking to and from work for the same reason ... time to think.
I'm with you on this.
I love endurance road biking to get time to think.
I love singletrack and XC mountain biking because I can't think. If you think - you get hurt.