rpf: Thanks, and I have noticed the damaged ear is quite sensitive to loud noise ( strange ) so even if I used something like an ipod ( and I don't ) it would be uncomfortable to due so now. Yes, this problem is at the moment not huge for me. I still ride, with a bandanna covering the damaged ear, to reduce wind noise. That seems to work very well btw. + 1 on pumping outside, or with ear muffs when in the garage from now on.