Originally Posted by
BroadSTPhilly
Judging by the OP username I have to guess that she rides a recumbent. That being said most of us don't. I have never ridden a recumbent but I think there must be some difference between a recumbent and more traditional style bikes.
Yes, there are some differences.
Don't think any of those differences are auditory. The field of view is often better than on an upright bike. Can't endorse earplug-wearing unless there is only a modest attenuation of sound levels.