Comments on: Riding in Traffic and Deafness http://danielcarruthers.com/2009/11/11/riding-in-traffic-and-deafness/ Cycling events and happenings Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:49:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Daniel http://danielcarruthers.com/2009/11/11/riding-in-traffic-and-deafness/#comment-24 Daniel Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:19:03 +0000 http://danielcarruthers.com/?p=56#comment-24 Yes I have seen those helmet mirrors, and it seems like it might be a good idea to try them out. Although I have not seen too many pro riders with them on. I guess when commuting in heavy traffic it would make good sense to see what is going on behind you easily without having to turn around and look! <br /><br />Yes, that's true about people training with head-phones! Most people can't train without them as they need something blasting in there ears to keep motivation going. I often listen to silence and its an opportunity for me to reflect and focus on the training. I have used the I-pod from time to time and while its nice to listen to music while riding, its not essential. Yes I have seen those helmet mirrors, and it seems like it might be a good idea to try them out. Although I have not seen too many pro riders with them on. I guess when commuting in heavy traffic it would make good sense to see what is going on behind you easily without having to turn around and look!

Yes, that's true about people training with head-phones! Most people can't train without them as they need something blasting in there ears to keep motivation going. I often listen to silence and its an opportunity for me to reflect and focus on the training. I have used the I-pod from time to time and while its nice to listen to music while riding, its not essential.

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This is a great post! It really has implications for hearing riders as well, because so many people choose to train with headphones on.

]]> By: FLATULENTFRIEND http://danielcarruthers.com/2009/11/11/riding-in-traffic-and-deafness/#comment-22 FLATULENTFRIEND Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:52:47 +0000 http://danielcarruthers.com/?p=56#comment-22 Hi Dan.<br />I have very good hearing but I also have a very good sense of safety so...I have a helmet mirror. <br />It means I can easily scan the traffic behind me as I ride(I train, commute and race about 9k kms a year). I feel a lot safer with it and there has been times when I've seen a vehicle coming so close I've literally got off the road as they would've hit me. <br />Have you heard of helmet mirrors? <br />Ever thought about using one? <br /><br />Regards, FF Hi Dan.
I have very good hearing but I also have a very good sense of safety so…I have a helmet mirror.
It means I can easily scan the traffic behind me as I ride(I train, commute and race about 9k kms a year). I feel a lot safer with it and there has been times when I've seen a vehicle coming so close I've literally got off the road as they would've hit me.
Have you heard of helmet mirrors?
Ever thought about using one?

Regards, FF

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