_ForceD_

That describes my feelings too. And until about four years ago I lived in a house where out the driveway I could be on such a route where I could get a decent 20 mile out-and-back ride. I was known to take off at 10:30pm on some occasions. But where I live now I can't get to a route like that without encountering some narrower, heavily traveled streets/roads. So, I don't ride at night anymore )-:

The only problem I had riding at night was visibility. Not that was WASN'T visible, but being to noticeable to the crazies who come out at night. Riding that same route mentioned above during the daylight would be pretty uneventful. But from time to time in the dark I'd get yelled at by someone in a passing car, and a couple of times had beer cans thrown at me. In hindsight maybe that's and indication that I shouldn't have been out there. But...cycling at night isn't for the timid.

The last thing I'd say is that before you go...ride the course in daylight to see where trouble spots are located...like potholes, gravel, etc. Those things don't always show up great under artificial light.

Dan

jskash

Most of my rides are in the dark, but not at night. I'm out of the house by 4:30 weekday mornings. I have good lights and do enjoy riding in the suburbs of L.A. without very much traffic.