When I started riding long distances, the appeal was discovering roads I'd never ridden, small towns I'd never seen, and just seeing things that I didn't know were there. Even if you ride the same route every day, every ride is different. Every time you get on your bike, consider it an adventure because you never know what will happen, or what you'll see. The people are another thing that makes cycling fun. Riding alone can get boring.
Most areas have some sort of cycling community.
There are touring and racing clubs that have rides for cyclists of all abilities. The more fun and interesting people you can ride with, the more fun you will have riding. Unlike automobiles, which require fossil fuel, cyclists are fuelled by food, a renewable energy resource. The type of food a cyclist eats can affect performance. All of us require water, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals to stay healthy.