How Your Helmet is Damaging Your Hearing

Adventure Rider Radio

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4.9 • 915 Ratings

🗓️ 24 August 2023

⏱️ 115 minutes

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Summary

As the wind rushes past you while riding your motorcycle, the sights, smells and sounds all play a part in the experience and thrill of the ride. However, beneath the excitement lies a potential danger—prolonged exposure to high levels of noise can have a significant impact on your hearing health. On this episode, we are joined by Michael Carley, a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath and Paul Jobin, CEO and founder of Snugs custom earplugs. We explore the science behind motorcycle noise, its effects on your ears, and most importantly, how you can protect your hearing. Adventure Rider Radio is the ultimate adventure motorcycle and travel podcast that has been around for seven years. We publish captivating new episodes every Thursday. If you appreciate our work, show your support by becoming a Patreon member. For a nominal fee of $5 per month, you'll get an ad-free listening experience and a sticker as a token of appreciation. If you prefer a one-time contribution, donate $10, and we'll send you a sticker. And if you donate $50 or more, you'll also get a shout-out on RAW. To become a supporter, visit our website's Support page. Thank you!

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0:00.0	You know the feeling it's a perfect ride day. It's warm, but it's not hot. You're riding along an empty stretch of maybe coastal highway. You pretty much got the road to yourself, just you and the fantastic hum of the engine beneath you.
0:16.0	The sun warms your face, the warm wind rushes past your helmet over your jacket,
0:21.0	you're at one with the bike. But although everything feels right in the moment
0:25.0	euphoric even something is happening that you can't detect
0:30.0	it's an insidious attack on your future.
0:34.0	Your future of hearing those very sounds that you're enjoying right now on this imaginary ride.
0:39.0	And what's really scary is by the time you realize what's happening, it'll be too late. I'm Jim Martin. This is Adventure Rider Radio. Simon, and Simon Thomas, Bill Brodoon,
1:10.0	Jarsin, Snow, Simon Thomas, Thomas, Grand Johnson, Grand Johnson,
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