Have to say I do not listen to music riding on the road. Also I have read a million times in cycling forums that it doesn't make a difference but so many times I have had close calls with people and ear phones even after calling out and ringing a bell.
One gal had buds, I called out, dinged the bell, then as I started to pass, she swerved toward me and almost hit me. She shouted that I have startled her and called me and a hole. I flipped her off and said take off the bud you beotch!
But when I worked out on a trainer, headphones with AC/DC. I do love the 80's, lots of 70, very little of the 90's and from then on, music sucks! 😄:p😄
I would love to listen to music but over here, there is a lot of traffic. So while on the road, I don't use anything so I can hear cars approaching from behind. If I go around someone or something, I want to do my best to know it's clear. A listen and a glance.
Plus I try to ride on the less traveled roads so we don't get gobbled up by a garbage truck on the tandem. :eek:[ATTACH=full]4592[/ATTACH]
Or some crazy lady runs me over. Oh wait, that's Gina! Stalking me on a ride. 😄:p😄