What about the people who use technology and paper maps? We use both on big trips and still manage to get lost, have adventures, get caught in unexpected situations, and generally have a good time. The maps come in handy to create a high-level plan for a region while the mapping app on my phone helps see where we're at, find grocery stores and campgrounds, and communicate with the outside world. I take pleasure in writing about the day and posting it online with some photos.

While I understand the desire to escape technology on a bike tour, I don't understand the argument that it provides some sort of purer experience.