Originally Posted by Commuter76

Interesting that nobody has posted that when radios were first added to cars the common opinion of the day was that it would distract drivers too much and traffic accidents would increase dramatically. The result: no change in rate of accidents.

If a person feels music would distract them, fine. However, I don't think there's anything to that argument. I have ridden with and without music, and I'm equally aware both ways. I enjoy the ride a little more with music though.