The alternative is just earplugs, because you get eardrum damage if you ride pretty much anything over 30-40mph because of wind noise. So one way or the other,

The alternative is just earplugs, because you get eardrum damage if you ride pretty much anything over 30-40mph because of wind noise. So one way or the other, you're going to lose most surrounding noise. Might as well listen to some music while you do it, if anything because riding with music is THE BEST FEELING EVER.