I find standard ear buds let in noise from the wind and you can't hear the tune. So for me it's either wear standard ones that only work when I stop or use the type that go deep into the ear canal like Sony makes and hear your music and music only. I use the Sony when I ride and look always and use a eyeglass mirror check it everytime I'm going out of my line or plan to turn. No problem now for years; I ride harder and longer probably because I like music!