MP3 players

[I'm With Stupid]

So far, I've been cycling in normal sports clothes, so I've just had my MP3 player (/phone) in my pocket, the the headphone wire going up the insider of my t-shirt. But now I've got myself some proper cycling shorts and tops, and realised that there's nowhere to put it that's convenient. I can always wear my sports shorts over the cycling shorts, but I was wondering what other people did.

 

[jim55]

but I was wondering what other people did.

!!! Not wear one ,,hearing traffic is a big deal , not cycling in a world of ur own listening to music !!!honestly ,,, don't wear it !!

 

[gavintc]

Put the MP3 in the back pocket and then loop the cable under the shirt and then up the inside. Routing the cable is easier with a full length zip and at this time of year it is typically a cycling jacket.

 

[vickster]

You can get the straps to wear it on your arm, like for running/gym. That said I would never cycle on the road while wearing an MP3 player

 

[I'm With Stupid]

How is it any different from playing music in a car?

 

[DougieAB]

Wearing headphones whilst cycling is an accident waiting to happen.

 

[Alembicbassman]

How is it any different from playing music in a car?

Cars have rear view mirrors, your ears are your mirrors on a bike. I can hear an HGV approaching and will pull over if needed to let it by rather than it squeeze past me with 4 inches clearance.

 

[lloyed]

Don't see a problem, just keep it low enough 2 still hear !!

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[jim55]

darwins theory in practice lol

 

[lejogger]

Cycling while wearing headphones as a separate point has been done to death on here. Let's just answer the question rather than debate the rights and wrongs for a change!

If no clip on the MP3 (or appropriate case), then pop it in the back pocket and then loop the cable under your jersey as Gavintc states. Some jerseys now actually come with cable routing holes for MP3/race radios etc.

 

[ohnovino]

Some jerseys now actually come with cable routing holes for MP3/race radios etc.

I've got a MuddyFox one like that - there's a covered hole at the back of the back pocket that you can thread the headphones through.

 

[I'm With Stupid]

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Not while cycling, I hope.

I'll try the back pocket thing, thanks. Seems like it'd be a bit uncomfortable though. And of course I keep it low enough to still hear traffic easily (and even then, only once I'm out of the city and onto the highway, on which the cyclists and motorbikes are separated from the bigger vehicles).

 

[smokeysmoo]

+1 for a proper cycling jersey, then just stick it in one of the rear pockets, simple

 

[Norm]

Here we go again...

I hope not.

To try and prevent the explosion in demand for popcorn, we have a forum for people who wish to discuss the pros and cons of listening to music whilst cycling. Please keep this thread on track and respond only to the questions asked in the OP and take the need to debate over there.

 

[Norm]

[QUOTE 1776383, member: 45"]Put it on a lanyard around your neck. [/quote]
A good suggestion, I use one for keys etc, but I'd recommend only using one which has an effective safety-break so it opens rather than snags, just in case.