tri-ing with an ipod

NCTS (and most other series) do not allow ipods during races.  It may help you get through the event, but it is a hazard to you and others, in their eyes.

ipods are bad...mmmmkay?

you should get used to running and trainin w/o music assistance. a lot of run events are also outlawing the ipod , just like the tri events

They definitely give penalties for it...as I've looked at the penalty sheets sometimes. In running races, they tolerate it, but not in Tri's. That said, I always use an mp3 player on my training rides and runs. I don't miss it in races. I'm too busy busting a$$!

I don't like coming up on other cyclists who are using ipods.  My friend and I were out yesterday on Shearon Harris Road, kicking it pretty good, and we came up on a female cyclist (who was riding strong).  We were over 26mph, about to overtake her, and my friend called out "on your left".  She never heard us-only saw us as we were passing her-and she almost ran off the road she was so startled.  THAT's why I don't like folks using them-it takes away one of their most valuable senses in cycling, hearing!

Wow, I had no idea, only use it on the runs, need my ears on the bike too much, traffic and such.  Good to know, thanks again.

I don't use them on group rides. I do use them riding solo. I only have one earphone on, and it's not too loud. I can hear cars approaching and people talking to me.

The triangle tri prohibited them during the ride, but was silent about the run. I saw at least two people with them during the run.

If you see a slow fat guy running at the First in Flight race singing Kings of Leon or Sunny Ledford, just smile and run past me....thanks again for the advice.