I used to keep a very detailed log of each ride. Then I got to thinking, "Why? What's the point? It's not like I'm training for anything just riding to work and back."

So now I ride with a $150 (when new) computer that only serves as a speedometer/odometer, or $330 (when new) GPS thats only practical purpose is speedometer and gadget. To be fair, I have and still do use the GPS for other things besides cycling, so that wasn't a total waste.