You're right, however sometimes they can be. I think it depends on the individual. I have over 33 years of hand-written bicycle log books, which I very much love to look at from time to time - they bring back memories, and help me tactically plan for the future based on past experiences. But now, especially as I have aged, I love to ride the Trike without all the detail - just for the sake of the ride. There's something refreshing about going back to just riding -