I too record all my rides. And after most rides I'll look and see what I did and compare some of my climbs that I made an effort on to some of my previous climbs. There are also some segments I've made for some of my more common routes that I'll compare times for those with previous rides.
Only takes a few minutes. And it has enabled me to see in data collected and not just imagination whether certain things do better for me or not.
I don't think I'm missing out on any of the outdoor experience. I'm looking at the trees, birds, vegetation and all the other scenic stuff along the way too.