I just got my new (used) bike, and I’m also a big music nerd and love to listen to music when I’m traveling. Do you personally listen to music while you’re cycling, and in your opinion is it safe?
Nope, I can’t risk not being fully aware of my surroundings.
My thoughts exactly. I rode a bike for years; commuting to work, groceries, errands, appointments. I rode to everything. No idea how many times being fully aware of my surroundings saved my skin, it probably happened multiple times a day.
There’s a good reason listening to music while biking is illegal many places; they just had to look at the numbers, and it was glaringly obvious that it ups the danger to an unacceptable level. DO NOT DO IT! Your favorite tune will still play just fine when you get home, safely.
And, as for the people suggesting an external bluetooth speaker, think long and hard about becoming that special guy.
Never - i want the hear the sound of the nature on one hand and the risks of cars etc on the other.
In Quebec, it’s illegal to have even a single earpod while riding a bike. So unless someone builds speakers into the helmet, I won’t listen to music while biking.
Nope, much too easy to get lost in a good jam and get in a very real jam.
Yep ! Got some open run from shokz and my commute include 10 km cycling path removed from car trafic where I rarely see anyone, so some high beat music is good to keep the pace.
