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Johannes Staune-Mittet fined for riding with earphones

Pro cyclist fined €100 by Spanish police for riding with earphones

“Guess it is better to buy a pair of those ugly out-of-ear headphones than to get fined for AirPods every day,” Norwegian pro Johannes Staune-Mittet posted after being issued the penalty while training in Alicante

Thu, Dec 04, 2025 11:58
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2024 CES – 1

7 weird and wonderful cycling/fitness gadgets from CES 2024, including the indoor bike that charges your laptop, earphones that give you a training programme, and an e-bike you control with a smart ring

CES - formerly the Consumer Electronics Show – returns this week with more exciting new tech. Here’s our pick of the most interesting cycling-related gadgets…

Wed, Jan 10, 2024 16:50
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The Dash wireless smart earphones

Wearing earphones while cycling — is it allowed? What does the Highway Code say?

The earphones safety discussion is back in the spotlight, but what does the law say?

Sun, Dec 17, 2023 12:44
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JLab Go Air Sport True Wireless Earbuds

Decent quality budget headphones with good sound and resistance to the elements

£29.99
Wed, Aug 24, 2022 18:45
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Cyclist with earbuds – copyright Simon MacMichael

Dutch study: Using headphones “Negatively affects perception of sounds crucial for safe cycling”

People outside countries with good quality cycling infrastructure are at even greater risk if they listen to music while riding, researchers say

Mon, Jan 29, 2018 11:31
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Chair of Cycling UK in Scotland examines whether it is safe to wear headphones while riding a bike

Professor Chris Oliver says he sees nothing wrong in wearing them - but more research needed before "strong conclusions" can be drawn

Tue, Dec 27, 2016 12:03
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The Dash wireless smart earphones

Cycling with earphones made illegal in California

Earphone ban is among a raft of changes to transportation law, including those aimed at pedicabs and e-bikes

Thu, Jan 07, 2016 12:40
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Cyclist with earbuds – copyright Simon MacMichael

Lord calls for ban on cyclists using earphones

In response, transport minister emphasises importance of adopting a broad range of safety measures

Wed, Mar 04, 2015 11:55
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Intel and 50 Cent launch heart rate monitoring earphones

Optical sensors in the earphones send heart rate data to smartphone to track your activity level

Mon, Aug 18, 2014 10:16
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Broken bike (CC licensed image by garryknight, www.flickr.com)

Accidental death verdict in case of cyclist who turned into path of vehicle overtaking him

Corner's inquest in Lincolnshire told it is "likely" victim was wearing earphones

Thu, Jun 13, 2013 14:40
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