http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGUZJVY-sHo You can't drive an F1 car.... I honestly had no idea it was THAT difficult... I figured it'd be hard, but holy crap that video gave me a new level of respect.
Headphones is a per ride decision, it depends on how far I'm going (long distances = earplugs usually). Aggressive rides sometimes get music... no matter what headphones I have they always get messed up (even the asyms) so I like my earplugs