Is it normal to find the TT bike boring to death?

Hello everyone,

After 2 years of triathlon, several half-Ironmans, and one Full, I have to admit I absolutely love the sport. I especially love riding in the mountains near my place, I obviously love running (whether it's chill runs or intervals), and swimming doesn't bother me as much as it used to, probably because I'm starting to see progress and it's really motivating.

I particularly enjoy the grind, and pushing my times and performance across all three disciplines is everything I love about sports.

I have an "old" 2016 Speedmax SLX 9.0, and I have to confess there's one thing I absolutely hate: taking it out.

As much as I love riding—I can easily spend 5 to 6 hours in the saddle on a hilly route with my road bike—doing flat routes, always riding the exact same loop, in an uncomfortable position on the aero bars, and inevitably pushing 10% fewer watts than on my road bike... I find it incredibly boring.

Is it because of my bike? The fact that there's only one flat, 90km out-and-back route near me? Or does everyone feel the same way? Any tips to try and enjoy it a bit more?

Thanks!