I used to ride with one bud in my right ear. It was fine, but eventually the sweat would ruin the earbud or microphone. I’ve since switched to Aftershokz Aeropex bone conduction, and they are awesome. I actually use them for riding, running, walking, work, calls, meetings, etc. They basically stay on my head all day and I’ve never run out of battery. This includes 7+ hr rides. In addition to Cat Ears to lessen the wind noise, my awareness is better than those who wear nothing at all. In fact, I often have to yell so other riders can hear me while I hear them fine at talking volume.