Comments on: I’ve Got the Music in Me

By: Darryl

Darryl — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 01:26:13 +0000

I would never use it for tours or group rides, but I’ll have to look into which States that made it illegal. It’s sad because there are so many more important laws out there that should be around.

By: Darryl

Darryl — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 01:24:37 +0000

Yeah, I would never use one on Group Rides….but I’m mostly a solo rider so I use it on pretty much every ride.

By: Darryl

Darryl — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 01:23:48 +0000

I guess I need to get over to your site more often….I’ll be sure to go check out your post on this subject right now.

Darryl

By: asmathews

asmathews — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 23:36:01 +0000

It’s definitely illegal in some US states. I also know that it is usually frowned upon at big cycling tours. I know I’ve seen it as a rule for some of the tours I’ve done.

By: Robert Rowe

Robert Rowe — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 04:36:46 +0000

I actually wrote about the same thing about a week ago (when I tried riding with iPhone for the first time since I was a kid).
I know in Philadelphia, PA, it is illegal to cycle with headphones in (the state itself doesn’t prohibit it).
I usually leave it off in the morning, but commuting home at night, in the dark, I need something to entertain me as there are no creatures to watch out for, very few fellow cyclists/commuters, and the bike lanes and paths are dark and empty.
As others have said, I kept the volume low enough to be able to hear cars and traffic, but loud enough that I could sing along if I chose to.

By: Dell Wilson

Dell Wilson — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 02:16:30 +0000

I’m a five-day commuter and I listen to my iPhone every leg. Of course, there’s the occasional call from the Boss because some crisis can’t wait until I get to my office at 7:30. So, having the earbuds in means I don’t have to fumble to answer. I also listen to music during my solo fitness rides. Luckily, I don’t have to deal with too much traffic and what there is around here is non-hostile for the most part.

I never listen to music on group rides; I need to be able to hear all the communication between the other riders.

By: Darryl

Darryl — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 01:10:40 +0000

It never even crossed my mind that it could be illegal to wear earphone while cycling. I’d actually never heard of it being illegal while driving a vehicle either. I really hope they never make it illegal to wear them on a bike.

Darryl

By: Darryl

Darryl — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 23:29:07 +0000

Just another one of the many connections you and I have, my Brother.

By: Darryl

Darryl — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 23:28:29 +0000

Nicely said.

By: Myrna CG Mibus

Myrna CG Mibus — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 23:25:56 +0000

Never have. For some reason I understood it is illegal to ride with headphones so never did it. I don’t find information to support that though I do know it’s illegal to drive a car in Minnesota with headphones so perhaps I figured that would apply to any vehicle.

I have seen people ride with iPods using speaker systems.