{"id":3770,"date":"2023-11-03T16:49:22","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T16:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/?p=3770"},"modified":"2023-11-03T16:49:30","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T16:49:30","slug":"why-is-it-important-to-protect-your-hearing-while-cycling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/why-is-it-important-to-protect-your-hearing-while-cycling\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is It Important to Protect Your Hearing While Cycling?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Centers for Disease Control defines the threshold for noise-induced hearing loss to be any noise above 70 decibels (dB) over a prolonged period of time or over 120 dB immediately<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There are many surprising noises you may not initially consider when thinking about common causes of hearing loss. For instance, city traffic can reach levels of 80-85 decibels. While traffic may seem nothing more than an annoyance, it can cause hearing damage over time.<\/p>\n

Cycling is another surprising source of hearing loss-level noise exposure. One study found that outdoor cyclists are exposed to wind noise decibels ranging from 84.9 dB at 10 mph to 120.3 dB at 60 mph<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hearing damage from cycling may also occur due to indoor cycling class noise levels. An evaluation of the noise levels in 17 spin classes in Boston, Massachusetts, found that participants spent an average of 31.6 minutes exposed to noise exceeding 100 dB<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you enjoy indoor or outdoor cycling, practicing hearing protection methods and staying informed on the common signs of hearing loss is essential.<\/p>\n

Hearing Protection Methods<\/h2>\n

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A couple of great options for protecting your hearing<\/a> while cycling include:<\/p>\n