Was I recording events and ideas just as a reminder to memory, or was there some larger purpose for this daily exercise?

我记录事件和想法只是为了提醒自己，还是说这种日常练习有更大的目的？

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And the fact that the lack of effort involved means you have to wrap up warm - or get very cold - serves as a reminder as to how much less exercise riding an electric bike involves.

BBC: Electric bikes: For people who don't cycle?