Is it good idea to use headphones while riding on bike?

DO NOT USE regular earphones or in-ear earphones while riding a motorcycle, it will reduce your attention on the road and stops you from listening to your environment. read more

If you must listen to the GPS instructions, then, and only then you should use earphones. That too, strictly in the left ear alone (when riding in right hand driver side countries), so that you can not miss anyone honking from behind you. read more

Riding a bike during rush hour is perilous. The best way to mitigate that danger is to avoid as many distractions as possible. And music is a highly avoidable distraction. read more

For what it's worth, the majority of states do not outlaw riding with headphones (although many recommend against it). Five states allow one headphone, but not both, while three others ban them entirely. Note: there's some dispute over whether Florida's headphone ban applies solely to motor vehicles, or bicycles too. read more