How can I listen to music while biking?

badapdos
badapdos Posts: 132
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I love biking and listening to music at the same time. However, I always have to wear a jacket with pockets to hold my iPod (it's an iPod Touch 4g so it's pretty big). And none of my pants have pockets either (unless I wear jeans, which I don't particularly favor while riding). Any ideas on where I can put it without wearing a bulky jacket? Thank you! :)

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  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    Are you biking on the roadways? If so, I suggest not listening to music while you're doing that for safety reasons.

    If not, you can get an arm strap for your iPod touch. I have one that is excellent for biking and running. It straps around your arm.
  • daffodilsoup
    daffodilsoup Posts: 1,972 Member
    Are you biking on the roadways? If so, I suggest not listening to music while you're doing that for safety reasons.

    If not, you can get an arm strap for your iPod touch. I have one that is excellent for biking and running. It straps around your arm.

    I second the arm strap!
  • WaterBunnie
    WaterBunnie Posts: 1,371 Member
    Tuck it down inside your bra?
  • SassyCalyGirl
    SassyCalyGirl Posts: 1,932 Member
    arm strap x3
  • badapdos
    badapdos Posts: 132
    Are you biking on the roadways? If so, I suggest not listening to music while you're doing that for safety reasons.

    Nope, it's a flat trail made specifically for bikers/runners :) No cars whatsoever.
  • AllanMisner
    AllanMisner Posts: 4,140 Member
    This is why I bought an ipod shuffle. They guy at the store was confused, but I wanted something with a clip and not as heavy.
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    Are you biking on the roadways? If so, I suggest not listening to music while you're doing that for safety reasons.

    Nope, it's a flat trail made specifically for bikers/runners :) No cars whatsoever.

    Sweet! Sounds like a lovely place to ride.
  • Newf77
    Newf77 Posts: 802 Member
    Body Glove or similar companies make arm cases/straps; fanny pack or if you use a camelback. I long ago use to velcor my MP3 player to the handlebars.
    As has been stated for safety if on the roads do not block out your surroundins, some sates actually have laws prohibitting the use of headphones while on the roadways. If you insist either go monophone or wear the earphones very loose.
  • badapdos
    badapdos Posts: 132
    As has been stated for safety if on the roads do not block out your surroundins, some sates actually have laws prohibitting the use of headphones while on the roadways. If you insist either go monophone or wear the earphones very loose.
    If I need to bike somewhere (IE school), I usually leave out one earphone so I can hear stuff better and I turn down my music. I will check out those arm straps! Thanks everyone!
  • lisapr123
    lisapr123 Posts: 863 Member
    I don't like the tan lines that the arm bands leave, so I normally tuck it in my bra. Kinda gross, but it gets the job done! Another option is, on one of my bikes, if I have a handlbar bag it fits in there and the ear buds still reach. Third option: I use my husband's nano, which has a clip.

    (Speaking of clips, I think a lot of the cases have a clip built in. My old one did. That would probably be classier than stuffing it down my bra!)
  • migoi357
    migoi357 Posts: 173 Member
    Buy and wear a cycling jersey...three pockets in the back. Or buy a small handlebar bag. There are ones that fit right on the intersection of your handlebars and the stem. The bags tend to be cheaper...can be found for $10 or so. Either option also give you a place for your house/car keys and ID.
  • Trail_Addict
    Trail_Addict Posts: 1,340 Member
    As has been stated for safety if on the roads do not block out your surroundins, some sates actually have laws prohibitting the use of headphones while on the roadways. If you insist either go monophone or wear the earphones very loose.
    If I need to bike somewhere (IE school), I usually leave out one earphone so I can hear stuff better and I turn down my music. I will check out those arm straps! Thanks everyone!

    I suggest you ALWAYS ride with one ear open. You never know when another cyclist may want to pass you.
  • PrincessLou71186
    PrincessLou71186 Posts: 741 Member
    I use my phone for music and have an arm strap for it. You can get them for a small price of eBay and Amazon.
  • _Bob_
    _Bob_ Posts: 1,487 Member
    Another vote for an arm strap here
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
    Please one ear bud only (at the most) while biking outside. You need to be able hear other bikers, runners and walkers out on the path.
  • looplooploop
    looplooploop Posts: 56
    Costco (in Canada, at least) sells athletic tanks with a built in pocket that fits a ipod nano perfectly! and they're only $14.
  • jill92787
    jill92787 Posts: 158 Member
    I use the arm band but instead of wrapping it around my arm I wrap it around my handlebars/bike frame. :) No tan lines, and I don't like it on my arm, I find it annoying, but this way it's still held snugly. Otherwise I second the handlebar bag, then you can put your phone/ID in it too.
  • badapdos
    badapdos Posts: 132
    thank you everyone! :)
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    Use a handlebar mount, with little speakers on the handlebar. NOT headphones.
  • lcoutu17
    lcoutu17 Posts: 1
    Y'all should check out FreeWavz. They have environmental listen through that you can customize so you can listen to music and the environment around you. You can customize each ear too! They are on Kickstarter now but I think it's a very sweet product and would be revolutionary if they got funded! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/freewavz/freewavz-smart-earphones-with-built-in-fitness-mon
  • pyrowill
    pyrowill Posts: 1,163 Member
    I use this, keeps my phone on the bike but in reach http://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Tribag-without-Cover-Black/dp/B004XNN5HU
  • No_Finish_Line
    No_Finish_Line Posts: 3,661 Member
    was going to say arm band but there is probably some way to mount it on the bike, which i would actually perfer
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