When I first started riding (4ish ~ 5ish months ago) I HAD to listen to my Ipod. Than I realized that I was going pretty slow back than... so now I avoid using my Ipod, although on occasion I give in to the temptation (only one earphone in my non-traffic ear to avoid dying).

However I still see riders listen to their Ipods 24/7.

Do you listen to your Ipod, why or why not?