Ride with music or not? - Page 19 - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

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, 04:45 PM

In New York State headphones/earbuds used in both ears are against traffic
regulations...

Section 375 (24-a). It shall be unlawful to operate upon any public highway
in this state a motor vehicle, limited use automobile, limited use
motorcycle or bicycle while the operator is wearing more than one earphone
attached to a radio, tape player or other audio device.

"TomP" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com...
> "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, 04:45 PM

In New York State headphones/earbuds used in both ears are against traffic
regulations...

Section 375 (24-a). It shall be unlawful to operate upon any public highway
in this state a motor vehicle, limited use automobile, limited use
motorcycle or bicycle while the operator is wearing more than one earphone
attached to a radio, tape player or other audio device.

"TomP" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com...
> "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, 04:45 PM

In New York State headphones/earbuds used in both ears are against traffic
regulations...

Section 375 (24-a). It shall be unlawful to operate upon any public highway
in this state a motor vehicle, limited use automobile, limited use
motorcycle or bicycle while the operator is wearing more than one earphone
attached to a radio, tape player or other audio device.

"TomP" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com...
> "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, 04:45 PM

In New York State headphones/earbuds used in both ears are against traffic
regulations...

Section 375 (24-a). It shall be unlawful to operate upon any public highway
in this state a motor vehicle, limited use automobile, limited use
motorcycle or bicycle while the operator is wearing more than one earphone
attached to a radio, tape player or other audio device.

"TomP" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com...
> "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, 04:45 PM

In New York State headphones/earbuds used in both ears are against traffic
regulations...

Section 375 (24-a). It shall be unlawful to operate upon any public highway
in this state a motor vehicle, limited use automobile, limited use
motorcycle or bicycle while the operator is wearing more than one earphone
attached to a radio, tape player or other audio device.

"TomP" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com...
> "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, 09:47 PM

On Sat, 03 Jul 2004 14:39:41 +0000, TomP wrote:

> 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.

Then how come no one on the bike trails, walker, runner, or rider, seems
to hear me when I call out "I'm passing on your left" if they have
headphones on?

--

David L. Johnson

__o | Let's not escape into mathematics. Let's stay with reality. --
_`\(,_ | Michael Crichton
(_)/ (_) |

07-03-2004, 09:47 PM

On Sat, 03 Jul 2004 14:39:41 +0000, TomP wrote:

> 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.

Then how come no one on the bike trails, walker, runner, or rider, seems
to hear me when I call out "I'm passing on your left" if they have
headphones on?

--

David L. Johnson

__o | Let's not escape into mathematics. Let's stay with reality. --
_`\(,_ | Michael Crichton
(_)/ (_) |

07-03-2004, 09:47 PM

On Sat, 03 Jul 2004 14:39:41 +0000, TomP wrote:

> 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.

Then how come no one on the bike trails, walker, runner, or rider, seems
to hear me when I call out "I'm passing on your left" if they have
headphones on?

--

David L. Johnson

__o | Let's not escape into mathematics. Let's stay with reality. --
_`\(,_ | Michael Crichton
(_)/ (_) |

07-03-2004, 09:47 PM

On Sat, 03 Jul 2004 14:39:41 +0000, TomP wrote:

> 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.

Then how come no one on the bike trails, walker, runner, or rider, seems
to hear me when I call out "I'm passing on your left" if they have
headphones on?

--

David L. Johnson

__o | Let's not escape into mathematics. Let's stay with reality. --
_`\(,_ | Michael Crichton
(_)/ (_) |