Ride with music or not? - Page 18 - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

06-26-2004, 09:35 PM

David L. Johnson <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> Besides, you are out there to enjoy the experience. Why blot it out?

you, uh, don't have a very positive view of music do you? for me music will
often enhance and add to an experience .. its safety is obviously a separate
issue.
--
david reuteler
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06-28-2004, 10:42 AM

"Blue Gator" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:<YoSyc.92137$Ly.4463@attbi_s01>...
> This has probably been discussed before, but please forgive me for asking
> since I'm new to the group.
>
> I'm thinking about getting a mp3 player to listen to on long rides. Good
> Idea or Bad Idea?

I get clogged ears every so often and it reduces hearing in my ears.
When it happens in my right ear it makes riding a daunting occasion. I
live and ride on Long Island, NY and couldn't imagine going out for a
ride without the ability to hear traffic or other road noises. On
yesterday's ride I was overtaken by a group of 20 or so other riders.
They were going past me before I heard the first one say "Bike up". I
just about jumped out of my shorts when they flew by.

In my bike environment it would be a very bad idea for me. Your
mileage may vary.

Andy

06-28-2004, 10:42 AM

"Blue Gator" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:<YoSyc.92137$Ly.4463@attbi_s01>...
> This has probably been discussed before, but please forgive me for asking
> since I'm new to the group.
>
> I'm thinking about getting a mp3 player to listen to on long rides. Good
> Idea or Bad Idea?

I get clogged ears every so often and it reduces hearing in my ears.
When it happens in my right ear it makes riding a daunting occasion. I
live and ride on Long Island, NY and couldn't imagine going out for a
ride without the ability to hear traffic or other road noises. On
yesterday's ride I was overtaken by a group of 20 or so other riders.
They were going past me before I heard the first one say "Bike up". I
just about jumped out of my shorts when they flew by.

In my bike environment it would be a very bad idea for me. Your
mileage may vary.

Andy

06-28-2004, 10:42 AM

"Blue Gator" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:<YoSyc.92137$Ly.4463@attbi_s01>...
> This has probably been discussed before, but please forgive me for asking
> since I'm new to the group.
>
> I'm thinking about getting a mp3 player to listen to on long rides. Good
> Idea or Bad Idea?

I get clogged ears every so often and it reduces hearing in my ears.
When it happens in my right ear it makes riding a daunting occasion. I
live and ride on Long Island, NY and couldn't imagine going out for a
ride without the ability to hear traffic or other road noises. On
yesterday's ride I was overtaken by a group of 20 or so other riders.
They were going past me before I heard the first one say "Bike up". I
just about jumped out of my shorts when they flew by.

In my bike environment it would be a very bad idea for me. Your
mileage may vary.

Andy

06-28-2004, 10:42 AM

"Blue Gator" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:<YoSyc.92137$Ly.4463@attbi_s01>...
> This has probably been discussed before, but please forgive me for asking
> since I'm new to the group.
>
> I'm thinking about getting a mp3 player to listen to on long rides. Good
> Idea or Bad Idea?

I get clogged ears every so often and it reduces hearing in my ears.
When it happens in my right ear it makes riding a daunting occasion. I
live and ride on Long Island, NY and couldn't imagine going out for a
ride without the ability to hear traffic or other road noises. On
yesterday's ride I was overtaken by a group of 20 or so other riders.
They were going past me before I heard the first one say "Bike up". I
just about jumped out of my shorts when they flew by.

In my bike environment it would be a very bad idea for me. Your
mileage may vary.

Andy

06-28-2004, 10:42 AM

"Blue Gator" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:<YoSyc.92137$Ly.4463@attbi_s01>...
> This has probably been discussed before, but please forgive me for asking
> since I'm new to the group.
>
> I'm thinking about getting a mp3 player to listen to on long rides. Good
> Idea or Bad Idea?

I get clogged ears every so often and it reduces hearing in my ears.
When it happens in my right ear it makes riding a daunting occasion. I
live and ride on Long Island, NY and couldn't imagine going out for a
ride without the ability to hear traffic or other road noises. On
yesterday's ride I was overtaken by a group of 20 or so other riders.
They were going past me before I heard the first one say "Bike up". I
just about jumped out of my shorts when they flew by.

In my bike environment it would be a very bad idea for me. Your
mileage may vary.

Andy

07-03-2004, 07:39 AM

"David L. Johnson" wrote:

> On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 22:57:56 +0000, TomP wrote:
>
> > So what are hearing impaired riders to do?
>
> They are aware of the possibility of people coming up on them without
> their being able to hear, so they look around more than do riders with
> average hearing. They are also not engrossed with the music.
>
> --
>
> David L. Johnson

David,
I can hear approaching traffic just fine with earbud type headphones,
with the volume loud enough to hear the programming over the ambient wind
noise. I might even go so far as to say I can hear approaching traffic
better with the earbuds in place. Depending on ambient conditions, wind
speed and direction.
Use a little judgment and accept the risk.

--
Tp,

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No Lawsuit Ever Fixed A Moron...
Life is one big Risk Management exercise.

07-03-2004, 07:39 AM

"David L. Johnson" wrote:

> On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 22:57:56 +0000, TomP wrote:
>
> > So what are hearing impaired riders to do?
>
> They are aware of the possibility of people coming up on them without
> their being able to hear, so they look around more than do riders with
> average hearing. They are also not engrossed with the music.
>
> --
>
> David L. Johnson

David,
I can hear approaching traffic just fine with earbud type headphones,
with the volume loud enough to hear the programming over the ambient wind
noise. I might even go so far as to say I can hear approaching traffic
better with the earbuds in place. Depending on ambient conditions, wind
speed and direction.
Use a little judgment and accept the risk.

--
Tp,

-------- __o
----- -\<. -------- __o
--- ( )/ ( ) ---- -\<.
-------------------- ( )/ ( )
-----------------------------------------

No Lawsuit Ever Fixed A Moron...
Life is one big Risk Management exercise.

07-03-2004, 07:39 AM

"David L. Johnson" wrote:

> On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 22:57:56 +0000, TomP wrote:
>
> > So what are hearing impaired riders to do?
>
> They are aware of the possibility of people coming up on them without
> their being able to hear, so they look around more than do riders with
> average hearing. They are also not engrossed with the music.
>
> --
>
> David L. Johnson

David,
I can hear approaching traffic just fine with earbud type headphones,
with the volume loud enough to hear the programming over the ambient wind
noise. I might even go so far as to say I can hear approaching traffic
better with the earbuds in place. Depending on ambient conditions, wind
speed and direction.
Use a little judgment and accept the risk.

--
Tp,

-------- __o
----- -\<. -------- __o
--- ( )/ ( ) ---- -\<.
-------------------- ( )/ ( )
-----------------------------------------

No Lawsuit Ever Fixed A Moron...
Life is one big Risk Management exercise.

07-03-2004, 07:39 AM

"David L. Johnson" wrote:

> On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 22:57:56 +0000, TomP wrote:
>
> > So what are hearing impaired riders to do?
>
> They are aware of the possibility of people coming up on them without
> their being able to hear, so they look around more than do riders with
> average hearing. They are also not engrossed with the music.
>
> --
>
> David L. Johnson

David,
I can hear approaching traffic just fine with earbud type headphones,
with the volume loud enough to hear the programming over the ambient wind
noise. I might even go so far as to say I can hear approaching traffic
better with the earbuds in place. Depending on ambient conditions, wind
speed and direction.
Use a little judgment and accept the risk.

--
Tp,

-------- __o
----- -\<. -------- __o
--- ( )/ ( ) ---- -\<.
-------------------- ( )/ ( )
-----------------------------------------

No Lawsuit Ever Fixed A Moron...
Life is one big Risk Management exercise.