Chillout Music for Outdoor Activities — Happy Cycling Mix — Positive Energy

What are the pros and cons of listening to music while cycling? For some, listening to music while riding is a perfect way to combine two beloved activities. But scientific research and polls are controversial about the impact of music while cycling. Many respondents cited that cyclists are unaware and unresponsive to dangers, therefore more likely to be involved in incidents. On the other side, a study by Dr. Katrina Jungnickel and Dr. Rachel Aldred found the use of music and headphones actually helped create a “sensory strategy” which calmed cyclists riding in dangerous environments. The research was conducted on urban cyclists. It showed that they were just as aware of their surroundings, if not more so than other transport users. Basically, music engages in sensory strategies that manage their exposure to risk. Just as drivers use the radio to create a safe, social, and comfortable space on the road, cyclists benefit from sensory strategies as ways of negotiating and taming challenging environments.