Music while riding.
04-18-08, 04:59 AM
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Music while riding.
I don't do it... but I have seen some people riding with headphones in their ears...
This is bad... right??
This is bad... right??
04-18-08, 05:09 AM
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Tons of people ride with music. Just like jogging, skating, walking, whatever, it's usually better with a little music. Some will say it's dangerous, but so is driving a car. Lot's of people do it anyways.
04-18-08, 05:12 AM
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04-18-08, 05:18 AM
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The thing it takes away from you is being able to hear approaching vehicles. But since I can't see them, and I'm gonna keep a straight, consistent line while riding, it really doesn't matter. If a driver isn't paying attention, drifts off the road and hits me at 45mph, there's nothing I could've done to prevent it unless I had a mirror. So there, you aren't 100% safe unless you get a mirror. So get a mirror.
04-18-08, 05:22 AM
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In-ear headphones are also illegal in many areas. But yeah. Music good.
04-18-08, 05:53 AM
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It's either that or y'all have to listen to me sing.
God help you all.
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God help you all.
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04-18-08, 05:55 AM
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When riding solo I have the ipod playing. When in a group the ipod gets put away. I can't stand riding in a group with someone that can't hear what is going on with all of the other riders. We had one instance where the guy with the ipod was the front rider and he missed the turn. We tried yelling at him but it didn't work. I think he realized it a few minutes later, we never saw him again that day though. 
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04-18-08, 06:12 AM
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Group ride-certainly not smart to do IMHO, there is too much going on that needs attention, not to mention that group rides, at least for the first 10-20 minutes, are time for socializing with the other riders in the club/team.
Solo ride- I have been putting one earphone in, in my right ear (away from cars). I have not had any trouble hearing vehicles approaching and the music is nice. Only problem is when songs that are not in stereo come on, you only get one channel and they sound pretty funny. Try listening to the Beatles or older Stones stuff in one ear phone.
Solo ride- I have been putting one earphone in, in my right ear (away from cars). I have not had any trouble hearing vehicles approaching and the music is nice. Only problem is when songs that are not in stereo come on, you only get one channel and they sound pretty funny. Try listening to the Beatles or older Stones stuff in one ear phone.
04-18-08, 07:25 AM
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I ride with Music 99% of the time when by myself. I can hear cars just fine even with the phones in. Helps to pass the time on long rides. Just don't crank them.
04-18-08, 08:21 AM
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I ride with tunes on every solo ride...can't imagine not having my mp3 on some of them....both ears in...in ear headphones
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Oh God. Not this crap again. I am getting out before all the self-righteous pricks start in on their tirades.
Can we get a sticky that says never to ask about this or wearing vs no wearing a helmet again?
Can we get a sticky that says never to ask about this or wearing vs no wearing a helmet again?
04-18-08, 08:27 AM
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04-18-08, 08:29 AM
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04-18-08, 08:33 AM
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riding is music. Why drown it out with excess amounts of noise. I need no incentives to go for a ride.
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04-18-08, 09:51 AM
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The ones the come with the ipod's don't stay in at all for me normally, so I bought some cheapie $10 ones that go inside your ear. Not the greatest sound, but they're cheap and expendable, and they stay in the entire ride.
04-18-08, 09:55 AM
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04-18-08, 12:06 PM
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Definately! Huge motivator as well for the long rides when your listening to some high tempo electro or trance. Or to get more aggressive, rock. I chose ultimate ears super.fi pros. Amazing sound quality! Had some sure e4's before. The shures in ear line will tend to be more bassy but I prefer the clarity of the ultimate ears. Also ultimate ears you will get dual driver ear phones for a cheaper price compared to shures. Theres another pretty good brand begins with a 'v' which do cheaper still good in ear phones.
04-18-08, 12:12 PM
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04-18-08, 12:16 PM
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Are You All Crazy?!?? Riding With Headphones Is The Most Dangerous Thing In The World! You Might As Well Ride A Carbon Fiber Bike Without A Helmet While Flipping Off Every Passing Driver!
04-18-08, 12:34 PM
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wait, we are not suppose to wear our helmets while on the trainer or shaving our legs.
why am i always last to know?
later.
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