One route I ride is incredibly scenic, at one point there’s a really nice view over the local lake (the local lake at the city end rather than the less scenic lake at my suburban end of the ride) I’m always torn between stopping and soaking in the view, or enjoying a descent about as steep as any built after 1990, zigzagging down at up to your aerodynamic limit which is enormous fun
Flying by traffic really is one of the best feelings, not quite up there with being on a trail with no traffic, but still… just great.
Even more satisfying is doing it on foot while walking my dog!
Walking and cycling have that in common - you can just stop and admire the views :)
One route I ride is incredibly scenic, at one point there’s a really nice view over the local lake (the local lake at the city end rather than the less scenic lake at my suburban end of the ride) I’m always torn between stopping and soaking in the view, or enjoying a descent about as steep as any built after 1990, zigzagging down at up to your aerodynamic limit which is enormous fun