I guess I'm "normal" - I'm not obsessed with putting in mega miles every week, I don't do double centuries but have done a number of centuries and week long rides, cycling is not my only hobby... I like to ride. I have done long, hard rides but I love to cruise around, do lunch and cruise back as well. I am not about getting from point A to point B as fast as possible. If I see something cool, I will stop and check it out. When I did the Montana Ride in July I was amazed at how many riders just rode. never stopping to take photos or check out scenery. They would brag about how fast they got into camp. I asked them why did you pay all that money and travel so far just to do a club ride? Makes no sense.

Anyway I do consider myself to be a serious recreational rider. Not that fast but neither slow. Somewhere inbetween.