Originally Posted by reedie

I don't even think one riding style is enough for me. Sometimes on my bike, I met get up early on a saturday morning, bike to pick up some breakfast and some groceries, and then bike the half mile or so back home all at a slow leisurely pace while sipping my coffee.

Sometimes I feel like going faster, pushing the pedals a bit harder, and enjoying the exercise of a bike ride, as opposed to the relaxation it offers.

I don't see why one mode is inherently superior to the other.