Depends on the bike, on my hardtail I am usually hitting singletrack on my way home from work or doing an all day ride with my wife, so I try to slow down and enjoy the fact that I get to be outside this much.
Now if I’m on my full suspension, you can bet I am riding as hard as my legs and skills will let me.
breathinghard – “heck, you’re already where you want to be so why push hard to finish it?” That is a great perspective to have!