Originally Posted by
StephenH
Come to think of it, I don't actually know anyone personally that is in the "there to photograph" category.
I'm there to photograph. I also photograph to be there. I like to ride, of course, but riding is not an end in itself. Sometimes the bike is just a mode of transportation.
EDIT: if you're there for the ride and "cover grounds", remember that there's always someone who's done it faster than you.