A system and method are disclosed for monitoring the athletic performance
of a user while also providing the user with entertainment such as an
outputting of music. A system that incorporates teachings of the present
disclosure may include, for example, a housing component at least
partially defining an enclosure. A performance engine may be located
within the enclosure and may utilize a signal from a motion sensor to
generate a performance metric like current speed, distance traveled, or
cadence. The system may also include an audio and/or a visual output
mechanism such as a speaker assembly or a display device. The output
mechanism may be capable of presenting the performance metric to a user.