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So here's my question. Is it safe, or unsafe to ride and listen to my IPod at the same time? I would never dream of doing this while commuting, but how about when out on the road? I have a mirror so I'm watching for traffic, but??? Any thoughts to help me out?
Barb
Here is an entire thread for your reading pleasure or pain or whatever.
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...ght=headphones
As I don't think I chimed in on the other thread:
Never never never! Even if it is not loud its still enough of a distraction to be dangerous and you need to be alert when riding - on the road or on a trail. Unless you are accustomed to being deaf, your ears are an integral part of your alertness.
Personally I think joggers/walkers shouldn't even wear them if they are on a multi use trail - on your left, on your left, ON YOUR LEFT!!!..........
Old (1980's) handmade sign on the Burke-Gilman trail:
Two things on this trail
Will get you dead
Having music in your ears
And no helmet on your head
(kinda like the old Burma Shave ads)
I've always thought taht calling "car up!" and "car back!" stuff were as much for *me* to keep me in the "I'm riding my bike... not in my car... or on my couch... or on the hammock... or with a mouse..."
It's like doing the cell phone while driving. Somehow it really is different than the radio in the car; it feels different.
I confess if I come up behind someone and the reason they can't hear me the first time is 'cause of crap in their ears, I *will* be loud when I'm closer and yes, I hope I startle you!