Although it is a common knowledge that hearing is a pretty useful sense while cycling, for one needs it to be able to detect a potential hazard (that's common sense as well), far too many cyclists choose to disconnect from their immediate environment for the sound of music. I guess it feels nice, right up to the moment a car knocks you off the bike...
Personally, I enjoy the melody of the wind blowing, but can understand those who prefer their own theme song. Yet, when it comes to safety, I find the heavy headphones awfully obstructing.
I took the photo above on 8 November 2012 at Stephen's Green. And now for something completely different...
OK, the same cyclist, but wanted a Monty Python reference
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