Richmond Riders - West Creek
08-30-09, 05:44 PM
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Richmond Riders - West Creek
Do any of you ride West Creek when it's dark out? Just wondering since it's getting darker earlier now. Looks like there is sufficient lighting but I would guess that you still need a light. Thoughts?
09-15-09, 03:43 AM
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I don't ride on WCP, but I work nearby and drive that way occasionally. Given all the office buildings and the nearby highway, I wouldn't ride it at night without some kind of lights.
09-15-09, 04:21 AM
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Thanks for the input. It looks like they have sodium cad (?) lights that are placed about every 30 meters apart on both sides of the roadway. I saw this weekend that they are running some heavy wiring on the sides of the road, so they may not be operational as of yet.
09-15-09, 07:44 AM
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While the streetlights will help you see the road, having some lights on your bike will help motorists see you.
09-16-09, 07:14 PM
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riding at night is not an issue, just get some Blinkers so others can see you
