5 Rules for Listening to Music on a Ride (Without Being a Jerk) | Bicycling
Headlines are quick hits from media outlets from Missouri and around the world. Follow the headline link for the full story. The source of this headline says:
MoBikeFed comment: It's true that many cyclists like to listen to music while riding--just as many drivers like to listen while driving.Music is scientifically proven to reduce perceived exertion, boost your energy levels, and increase your endurance by as much as 15 percent.
The world’s most prolific researcher on music and exercise, Costas Karageorghis, PhD, from London’s Brunel University School of Sport and Education, boils it down to this: “Music is like a legal performance-enhancing drug for athletes.” . . .
Here’s how to stay safe and be civilized while rocking out on your ride.
But it's very important to be safe on the road or the trail, too. This article has some good suggestions.
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