Might miss the discussion that happens in real meetings.

Ugh, that's the worst. I read this article about chain wear last week. Said if your chain checker tool hits 0.5% stretch, you're really pushing your luck. Sounds like his was way past that.

The John Muir Trail was way more rewarding because I tracked my sections. Watching the progress gave me a real boost on the tough days. It felt less like a spreadsheet and more like a quiet personal win.