Music –headphones- can be distracting or it can be a stimulant. If the ride is on the city streets/bike path its likely safer to keep your ears open or the sound low. However, if a rider is cranking up a mountain a little power-up music helps.

To state that headphones distract all riders is improper. There are people that actually need the “distracting” device to be able to focus. Ultimately it depends on the person; some can effectively multitask and others need to focus on only pedaling. Different minds need different tonics.

Tickets for wearing headphones are issued by uptight individuals that don’t understand the simple pleasures.