It's called riding naked and feels nice, until you care about more than having fun on a bike. I rode all of 2012 without a computer. It was awesome!!! I rode where I wanted, when I wanted, as fast as I wanted, as slow as I wanted. I talked to riders, I talked on the phone, I talked to myself, I pulled over when I wanted picked up a lunch or candybar when I wanted. I estimate I logged between 3,000 and 5,000 miles. I'm not sure and I dont care.

In March 2013 I purchased a garmin 500. I love it!!! I track my miles, hours, elevation gained, heart rate, riding buddies. Anything and everything I want. I'm stronger and much more goal oriented this year, so measurements work. Last year they were furethest form my mind. I think the moral is, you can do what you want, and you have the tools to achieve it.