View Poll Results: Do you pull out your phone to respond to text messages or read facebook when riding?
Yes, I can't live without my technology.
6
5.94%
No, I enjoy the calm of the road and being on my bike.
73
72.28%
I like fluffy clouds
22
21.78%
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Do you keep your phone on and surf / respond to texts when riding?
05-29-19, 06:53 AM
#76
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it depends on the purpose of the ride
i ride with my phone on unless I know that i have poor cell coverage. For my last charity ride I had poor reception so I put it in air plane mode. I would turn cellular on at the rest stop. When I am riding to and from work, I use Road ID for my wife's peace of mind. I also like to be abler to take a picture or two. I don't check twitter or Instagram on phone unless on wifi plus i don't have notifications on except for the local trail groups to post if the trails are closed or not (based on the weather)
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05-29-19, 02:52 PM
#77
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No with a caveat
I use my phone for GPS and Music when solo.
Occasionally I will take a call if needed, but no txts.
Occasionally I will take a call if needed, but no txts.
06-02-19, 09:52 PM
#78
my nice bike is at home
This shouldn't be a question.
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06-02-19, 10:09 PM
#79
Non omnino gravis
Yet here we are, and you seem to have been compelled to participate. Funny how things work out sometimes.
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06-02-19, 10:44 PM
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Nope.
On a brevet, my phone comes out at stops two or three times a day, to let my wife know I'm okay. Other than that, it's stowed in a waterproof bag.
I love it when my world shrinks down to the road, effort, drinking, eating, the next turn, and distance to the next stop. Outside interruptions burst that bubble.
On a brevet, my phone comes out at stops two or three times a day, to let my wife know I'm okay. Other than that, it's stowed in a waterproof bag.
I love it when my world shrinks down to the road, effort, drinking, eating, the next turn, and distance to the next stop. Outside interruptions burst that bubble.
06-03-19, 09:49 AM
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My phone stays in my pocket, on silent, when I'm riding. I have MMR on so my wife can see where I am but that's all.
