I inched my way to riding with headphones, well I just put it in my right ear. I was the only one of our little trio (husband and friend) that didn't ride listening to music. I have an IRiver as I heard it was pretty decent and got it with my Amex points. I download music mostly from movies Phantom of the Opera, Pearl Harbour, You've Got Mail and others. This was the third step after getting use step one, new road bike, step two, clippless pedals.

I have to admit, it is quite nice when riding alone and this reminds me, better get some batteries during lunch. Yes, an IRiver takes 1 double A battery and lasts a very long time. But every so often you get a little buzzing sound I guess if I hit a frequency area or something.

~JoAnn