A friend lost his paddle once, and I had to tow him in his kayak back to the dock. That's why we use paddle leashes. The skateboard thing would have been interesting to see, too, but probably harder. Anyway, not having to give up your personal time ( which is limited for everyone ) is a huge plus. Your bike has done well for you.

On a similar note, one upside to getting clipless pedals and "special" bike shoes is that other people can't borrow my bike. Years ago, the owner of a bike shop saw me let a friend take my bike for a quick spin in Golden Gate Park. The guy came over to yell at me: "You spent all this money on a nice bike, and you maintain it better than most people. Why are you letting someone else who doesn't care about it like you do ride it?"