Gary > wrote:
> Jinx the Minx wrote:
>>
>> Well....you’re forgetting one very important feature of the modern cell
>> phone - GPS mapping. Using it long distances can also run a battery down
>> pretty quick. Not to mention, many people like to listen to music while
>> biking. That also uses up precious battery time. For a quick ride in a
>> city park I can see your point, but for the 63 mile rural trail that runs
>> near our house, I’m going to want all the advantages a cell phone gives me,
>> including the ability to check in with people via text.
>
> You just made my whole point:
> Take a phone with you for emergencies but leave it turned off.
>
> You say:
> - Good for GPS mapping.
> For a local bike ride? Even longer bike rides, I know where
> I'm going and where I am. I've done 65 mile rides.
> Never needed a gps map.
>
> - people like to listen to music
> And I said, get out enjoy the ride. You DON'T need music.
> Enjoy a ride without that. Try it sometime.
>
> - including the ability to check in with people via text
> Can't go for a bike ride without checking for text messages?
> My point made. You are a phone addict.
>
> In your case, yes...you should have a phone charger on your bike.
>
> Bet you would go nuts with your phone turned off for 48 hours.
> Don't believe me? Try it sometime.

1. I dont listen to music on my phone, just stating that many do. Heck, I
dont even want radio in my car. Or my house. Either way, thats your
personal bias that people dont need it while riding a bike.

2. I live in a pretty rural area. We have lots of bicyclists out there, and
many more that that bring their bikes out there for the ride. Im not
talking your average city Joe wanting a Sunday stroll for an hour. These
are serious bikers. Theyre not all familiar with the roads and turns and
detours and ways to this town or that town. Would you like them to carry a
paper map? Heck, I dont even know all the roads and turns out there.

3. As a woman, if Im out by myself, you better believe I want the ability
to text or email anyone should I need to. This is especially true if I plan
to be gone a long time or go far away. This makes me cautious and
practical, not addicted to my phone.

4. Regardless, if I stop for a lunch break, why shouldnt I be at liberty
to do anything I want? You likely wouldnt scoff at someone taking a break
for lunch and reading a few chapters in a book, or sketching nature, would
you? Guess what, Gary? You can read books on your phone, too!

Am I addicted to my phone? Well, by your perceived definition I guess I am.
By mine, not so much. For me, its an indispensable tool. You prolly still
have an old tethered landline in your home, too. Rotary, no doubt. You can
even buy suitcases with phone chargers built into them now, too.