I like to think of it as encouragement to simplify my life as much as possible!

I have some logistical issues that would make bike racks a hassel....

I'm not allowed to bring my bike through my office building's lobby. I have to go to the loading dock and lift it four feet onto the dock, then climb up the slippery (narrow!) metals stairs (in cleats!). So keeping the bike light is very useful.

Then, for the gym, I have to squeeze the bike through a tiny vestibule .... racks would probably make it impossible.