What is wrong with listening to your own thoughts on a ride? Or just being with nature, in the moment? What's wrong with silence?

Obviously, I think earbuds are not a good idea. Even people who say they can hear traffic, etc., get "caught up" in a song & become distracted. I've seen it too many times. Cycling is inherently dangerous. I want all of my senses to be sharp.

Besides, with earbuds I might miss the obnoxious rap music coming out of some cars at stoplights.

Owlie, I get songs in my head too sometimes. Annoying!