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Do you use an MP3 player when training on the road? |
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Ventoux E, Silver
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 8:13 pm Post subject: iPods |
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I used to think using an iPod whilst out on the road was really stupid and never went near the idea.
Anyway I got a Shuffle for Christmas and started giving it a try.
Couldn't believe the difference. Today I was pootling along at 28 / 30kmh struggling to get the speed up when Stone Roses Elephant stone came on and next thing I'm up to 42kmh and at 90% effort.
Craig
PS, I switch it off going through towns and the roads here are amazing really. On one 40km section I was passed by two cars. _________________ http://veloventoux.com
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ColT E, Gold
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GotUrWheel Cat 2 Groupie
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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Its dangerous enough already |
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Howard Peel E, Gold
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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GotUrWheel wrote: |
Its dangerous enough already |
What with people driving along with their radio turned up and their windows closed and being totally unable to hear what is going on outside their vehicles!
By the way Ventoux. Are you the same person who 'enjoys watching Bruce give the fluffies a kicking'? ![Wink](images/smiles/icon_wink.gif) |
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Stuart Moderator
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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GotUrWheel wrote: |
Its dangerous enough already |
Yep - I go completely blind when I am listening to anything. If I was listening to music then I would deffo reverse in to the front of a car at high speed while riding my bike. _________________ 'What's up with her? I been hearing that she's been giving that stuff out to all them grafitti guys!' ' Yo, shut the :evil: up, Chico, man!' 'I'd paint 3 of those murals for some of that ass....' |
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Alan Lawrence E, Bronze
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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I find that you can't hear what's coming up from behind [with an ipod/Mp3 player on] and one sense we need when riding is our hearing. ![Wink](images/smiles/icon_wink.gif) _________________ The only time a woman really succeeds in changing a man is when he is a baby.
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Matt Clinton Div 1 Pro
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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So you can avoid the car that's going to hit you whether or not you're listening to music at the time? |
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stem Cat 1 Groupie
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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I use just with the right plug in . Can hear cars coming from behind but still enough to motivate . Primal Screams Kill all hippies what a track . _________________ soulmates never die |
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mho Div 1 Pro
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 10:35 pm Post subject: |
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stem wrote: |
I use just with the right plug in . |
I hope you are in France! |
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Stuart Moderator
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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Matt Clinton wrote: |
So you can avoid the car that's going to hit you whether or not you're listening to music at the time? |
Yep - you loose the functionality of the eyes in the back of your head once you press play... _________________ 'What's up with her? I been hearing that she's been giving that stuff out to all them grafitti guys!' ' Yo, shut the :evil: up, Chico, man!' 'I'd paint 3 of those murals for some of that ass....' |
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 10:58 pm Post subject: |
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Use mine most of the time when riding alone. Generally can hear cars anyway and if a car is going to hit me i'd sooner not know upfront.
Quite often i listen to audiobooks and there is no problem hearing traffic then. _________________ May I present to you, the greatest breakthrough in travel since Sir Rodney Tricycle thought to himself, 'I'm bored of walking, i think i'll invent something with three wheels and a bell, and name it after myself.'
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:40 am Post subject: |
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left ear only. actually cuts out some of the wind noise as a bonus, makes no difference to hearing traffic. i would never use both phones, it feels much more isolated. _________________ Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. |
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Dr Ferrari E, Silver
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:42 am Post subject: |
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Im sure that this is a topic that has been on here before ............"Yawn!!!!!!".............
If you wanna use them just use them who really cares !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 10:55 am Post subject: |
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I use my mobile which plays music. I play it fairly low so i can still here traffic etc.. I use it all the time I am alone. stil keep the earphones in when i'm riding with other just in case the mrs rings.
I ride thinking that I am invisible anyway and ride accordingly.
I don't use my iTouch as it would be a tad dangerous riding around non handed watching films or changing tracks. _________________ http://uk.movember.com/mospace/289902/ |
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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my friends, friends son died whilst crossing a road pushing his mountain bike. The coronor blamed the Ipod. The lorry driver was not at fault.
I would be very unhappy if my son used one whilst on his bike. |
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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I used ride with mine (before I dropped the feckin thing in my toilet) and really enjoyed it. However, whilst you can hear cars - you won't hear other cyclists so not too bright for Richmond Park etc.
Don't do it kids!
(It's good for running though) _________________ I tell myself I will not go,
even as I drive there. |
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 4:05 pm Post subject: |
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Dr Ferrari wrote: |
Im sure that this is a topic that has been on here before ............"Yawn!!!!!!".............
If you wanna use them just use them who really cares !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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Wozza wrote: |
Dr Ferrari wrote: |
Im sure that this is a topic that has been on here before ............"Yawn!!!!!!".............
If you wanna use them just use them who really cares !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Who is the fella in your avatar Dr F ![Question](images/smiles/icon_question.gif) |
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ColT E, Gold
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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When it comes to making common sense statements about how hearing may aid safety on the road why do we always end up with sarcastic statements being made?
It's a simple fact - if you hearing is unimpaired you will have better awareness of what's going on around you. Comparisons with cars and radios are not (entirely) relevant - most cyclists I see don't have rear view mirrors. (Incidentally, the most vulnerable I have ever felt on the road is on my motorcycle, with helmet, earplugs and crappy mirrors.)
No we don't have eyes in the backs of our heads, but I can damn sure hear something behind me which I can’t see.
Indulge me for a moment and forgive me for quoting this again:
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What we need is for everyone to show more respect to all road users (or words to that effect) |
Picture the scene: I’m riding along a long narrow country lane and a car approaches from behind. I turn when I hear it so the driver knows I’ve clocked him; I make an effort to move out of his way; he passes; we wave an acknowledgement. Driver and rider communication works and we both are safer. I hope I’ve given a good impression of a cyclist.
Meanwhile, in a parallel universe I am listening to music and I have not realised he is there until much later; at 50 feet he’s still not sure if I know he’s there; eventually I realise there is someone right behind me and I’m holding him up; I move over; he sees I’m plugged in to my music and he curses my being on the road; he’s irritated because I’ve delayed him. “Bloody cyclists, why don’t they get out of the way! They have no respect for motorists.”
Can anyone honestly say that the latter case is preferable? _________________ http://tinyurl.com/4n4ed7r
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