On Mon, 09 Dec 2019 13:32:08 -0500, Gary > wrote:

>Jinx the Minx wrote:
>>
>> Well....youre 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, Im 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.

That wasn't your point. You never did make that point. You're a liar,
or at best disingenuous.