Of all my bikes, my recumbent was by far my favorite. It was very good for longer distances. Besides being more comfortable in that odd riding position, your head is naturally looking forward, rather than down at the pavement. I found that position most enjoyable, and was much more aware of my surroundings while riding.
I eventually bought riding shoes with toe clips because I lost control once when my feet slipped off the pedals. You can see how that could happen easier on a recumbent. If you get the design with the handle bars in the front, I think it's a bit safer if that happens, because it won't throw your body forward in a foot slip. I had under the seat steering, which was actually very comfortable, but gives you nothing to push against in a foot slip.
I didn't crash that time, but I was at high speed down a long hill, and I fought tooth and nail not to fall.
