Should I listen to music when I bike? Possible Duplicate:
  Is listening to music dangerous while cycling?  




Is it bad to listen to earphones while commuting?  I have a lot of people tell me I shouldn't, but I find when I'm biking without them I completely zone out other audio and I don't even notice other cars.  

Is it really that bad to be listening to music while biking?  Am I putting myself at risk?

Thank you.
It depends on where you're riding.  If you're riding in situations where you do not need to be aware of automobile sounds (quiet side streets, broad bike paths, etc) then it's probably OK.  But in traffic, or on a narrow bike path where you'll need to hear the cyclist behind you call out "On your left", I'd strongly advise against it.