Like DorkDisk I also have the bicycling and photography addictions along with kayaking. Although I never go anywhere without my phone if I know I'm going to be taking photographs while riding or paddling I usually pack one of my Canon ELPH series point and shoot cameras along. In addition to much higher photo quality than my phone they also have wide optical zoom range and better low light sensitivity. They are small and lightweight and since Smartphones have come along the prices for this type of camera have plunged and a very good one can be had for not much over $100. If that's too much to spend you can get recent model used ones on Ebay. Although I use Nikon for everything else in my opinion Canon makes the best point and shoot cameras should you decide to take that route. I often bike to a destination so for me having a camera is a natural.