Time trial rules question

[ColinJ]

I listen to high energy tracks like Motörhead's Ace of Spades when using my gym bike and am sure that it gives me a boost when I'm working hard.

I reckon that listening to something like that when riding a time trial would be performance-enhancing. I've seen pro riders warming up with their iPod earpieces in, but not when actually racing.

I don't really like the idea of riding on the road with music blasting in my ears, but I wondered - do TT regulations actually permit it? If it is banned, is that from the point of view of safety or because it is an artificial performance enhancement?

 

[palinurus]

- do TT regulations actually permit it?

No.

But I'm not sure of the reason, but likely to be safety.

 

[palinurus]

"19. Awareness of Surroundings​

(a) Competitors must not wear head/earphones associated with audio equipment except hearing aids."​

http://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/Information/Procedure/Regulations/tabid/79/Default.aspx

 

[ColinJ]

Thanks.

 

[Noodley]

Just sing the tunes to yourself in your head.

 

[ColinJ]

Just sing the tunes to yourself in your head.

I'd go even slower!

 

[VamP]

Putting on a number does the same thing