For those who are using music as crutches (I don't mean those who posted, those who you see on the roads or saying "I cannot run without music") takes their hearing for granted.

I'm deaf. How do you think I feel?

While I do have cochlear implants and hear very well with them, but I cannot hear music and surrounding ambient sounds because of the way my "ears" are set up. It irks me to no end when people use earbuds. I don't give a flying fig if the music is on low. How am I supposed to know that?


There has been times when I would say on your left and the rider is surprised to see me. Oh I'm sorry, going 20 mph is too fast for you? Leave em off. Appreciate the fact you can hear, see, and walk.

Problems climbing hills? I just sing/hum "this is the song that never ends...". Yes the corny nonstop Lamb Chop Play Along song.