2manybikes

I didn't know drillium was still alive.

jon c. 

In New Orleans, making music is always legal.

mr_bill

Sigh. Look up Don't Stop the Music New Orleans.

Cambridge and Somerville MA have more liberal street music ordinances.

-mr. bill

I-Like-To-Bike

Competent Cycling™ Rule Number #1 : If the solution is not in Forester's book, it ain't worth knowing.

Fargo Wolf

Unless there is a specific law against distracted driving/cycling, it's not illegal. Not the brightest move on the part of the cyclist either, especially if he/she was riding with only one/no hands on the handlebar.

unterhausen

well, since we've gotten back to the legality of this, it's probably illegal. It appears that Louisiana law requires one hand on the bars.

caloso

Interesting. California law prohibits carrying something that prevents you from putting at least one hand on the bars. But it doesn't require you to keep one hand on the bars at all times. Since a flute can be carried in one hand, it wouldn't violate this statute.

21205.

No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article which prevents the operator from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars.

Six jours

Way I figure it, anyone skilled enough to start and stop without the use of his hands doesn't need the state to tell him how to ride.

unterhausen

well, if the Louisiana statute reads that same way, it could go either way depending on the enforcement. I drive no-hands all the time, never figured that was legal

spare_wheel

Just ride...
with woolen cycling pants, merino jersey, brass bell, leather grips, faux-pewter whiskey flask, brooks saddle, steel fenders etc.