Deaf and Distracted Cyclists

Going aroudn in a town or city with earphones in and communicating on something other than traffic is a suicidal hobby. With ipod and the likes poplar now combination is a death trap. When riding in towns and cities yo have to be fully alert on traffic that are out to kill you. You are making it easier for them with ipod et ups on when riding like this guy. I hope he is well insured. 

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A Recumbent Cycle

This recumbent cycle was found for sale at Cycle Genius and the picture from their website www.cyclegenius.com. I am a great fan of recumbent cycles, especially with a bad back, but the low position makes you vulnerable and not very well seen in traffic and that the big no to most who toy with the idea of riding one. Traffic free roads would bring out more recumbent riders I'm sure, but there's no chance of that in this car society we live in.