Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike
I'm with BostonTrevor on the value of music when cycling (for some cyclists anyway), and the non-issue of an alleged "safety" problem. I'll worry about it AFTER the safety nannies provide some significant information rather than personal opinion and speculation
This morning's commuter musical selection was from 120 shuffled songs (copied this morning from my computer) from Luther Vandross, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, and Al Green. Think I'll "foolishly" listen to more from these crooners this afternoon on the way home.
Others may enjoy listening to the wind and traffic noise; I prefer the "Power of Love," "Don't Leave Me This Way" and "Let's Stay Together."
I'm with dbg: I've seen hundreds of cyclists trying to get around some 'zoned-out' guy who can't hear the passing cyclist's bell or horn and the only reason there wasn't an accident is due to the skill and patience of the passing cyclist. Cyclists who are listening to music on headphones are rarely even aware of the hazard they present or the extraordinary efforts others have to make to avoid them.
How can you be convinced when you can't hear?
Perhaps you'll be convinced when you're suddenly listening to 'Stairway to Heaven.'
