Listening to radio while cycling?

DirkVoodoo

It seems to be blown out of proportions in a lot of media reports. Its almost akin to drink-driving from what a quick google shows. headlines involving accidents such as "cyclist killed while wearing headphones", etc. I don't think it is fair to link cycling+headphones=death in a headline when the accident is still under investigation and there are still multiple other factors that could have contributed.

This one caught my eye though:

Are headphones dangerous?

I for one would not expect a helicopter to fall out of the sky in a quiet neighbourhood, but sure blame it on the headphones! The advice about being aware of your surrounding still applies regardless.

blorg

vektarman wrote: »

Yes, the earphone wearing cyclist might also have a good case.

My point is that radio on and windows closed is pretty much standard for the majority of motorists and no-one holds it against them.

vektarman

http://dvice.com/archives/2006/07/slipstreamz_earwear_safer_cycl.php
This might work

vektarman

blorg wrote: »

My point is that radio on and windows closed is pretty much standard for the majority of motorists and no-one holds it against them.

That's a fair point.

DirkVoodoo

vektarman wrote: »

http://dvice.com/archives/2006/07/slipstreamz_earwear_safer_cycl.php
This might work

Yes, but to wear those I would also have to be wearing a helmet.

On a side note, does anyone have a tin-opener so I can open up this can of worms?? :rolleyes:

SerialComplaint

WOuldn't do it. You need all your senses. Don't forget that hybrid cars/SUVs will have no engine noise in suburban traffic.

DirkVoodoo

SerialComplaint wrote: »

You need all your senses

No way am I going to start licking cars on my commute!!!

bealbocht

I think people use their hearing a lot more than they think, which would explain (to me anyway) why you see pedestrians regularly walk out on the road with out looking( behind them, ) because they dont hear a car... (and naturally dont hear my bike) Have seen this a lot more that I would like.. probably have done it myself..

More to the point.. tried listening to the radio on the bike, but found , could not hear it when buses and trucks passed me, if I did not have it really loud, which seemed to be most of the time, and the headphones were another thing to be fiddeling with, when I should be paying attention.. so just gave the whole thing a miss.

estebancambias

when i'm boming home from college i take the ipod out but when im just sauntering up killiney hill and through estates to get to college then the ipod goes in.

'68 Fastback

Headphones bad juju. I hate giving anyone(drivers) a legitimate reason to have a go and if you get a clip while wearing them its the first thing the driver will tell the gaurds.

Signal_ rabbit

I wear just one ear piece, I searched everywhere to get a one ear piece that plays both sides of stereo through the one channel instead of only half of stereo. I hear the traffic just fine.

arybvtcw0eolkf

If I'm training I listen to some good upbeat dance music, for commuting listening to the radio is nice.

Either way, I never cycle without my iPod.

estebancambias

cycling just isn't fun without the Ipod...so booring.

zzzzzzzz

Signal_ rabbit wrote: »

I wear just one ear piece, I searched everywhere to get a one ear piece that plays both sides of stereo through the one channel instead of only half of stereo. I hear the traffic just fine.

Did you have any luck?

Lumen

'68 wrote:

Headphones bad juju. I hate giving anyone(drivers) a legitimate reason to have a go and if you get a clip while wearing them its the first thing the driver will tell the gaurds.

You need stealth:

Muller_1

'68 wrote:

Headphones bad juju. I hate giving anyone(drivers) a legitimate reason to have a go and if you get a clip while wearing them its the first thing the driver will tell the gaurds.

I totally agree with this. I used to use mp3 on commute player but I don't want to give drivers any reason to have a go. Still use it on solo training spins in the mountains.

Signal_ rabbit

aidan.offbeat wrote: »

Did you have any luck?

Try this. And they are cheap!

brayblue24

vektarman wrote: »

http://dvice.com/archives/2006/07/slipstreamz_earwear_safer_cycl.php
This might work

These are the ones I have. Never used the earphones as such but these keep the ears warm anyway!!

zzzzzzzz

Signal_ rabbit wrote: »

Try this. And they are cheap!

Nice one. must give these a go.

zzzzzzzz

aidan.offbeat wrote: »

Nice one. must give these a go.

ffs... delivery on that site is $24.50 for those headphones! :eek:

Signal_ rabbit

aidan.offbeat wrote: »

ffs... delivery on that site is $24.50 for those headphones! :eek:

I only paid a $9.65 for P & P!