I don't mountain bike nor do I compete.

So hopefully that describes the type of riding I do.

Whenever I hear the term "road biking", I can't help but defend that I do bike for exercise (even if I don't have a bike with dropped down handlebars), commuting and recreation/trips. I actually resent the term "recreation trips". I would not consider loaded pannier bike touring "recreational". It is not a breeze doing that type of riding since usually it requires a person to train up over several weeks/months prior.