I prefer to ride at night, since I have very good lighting. Unfortunately we're getting into summer where I'll be riding in the light all the time.
But I don't have the option of sidewalks even if I were foolish enough to ride on them; there aren't any sidewalks on my route except for about 1/2 mile during the 11 mile trip.
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Work: the 8 hours that separates bike rides.