Originally Posted by
1nterceptor
You're welcome. But really, the only way to get used to riding at night -
is by riding at night. It's the same thing with hills, the only way to get
used to hills is by riding them

Are there any bike clubs in your area?
Formal with paid dues and all, or informal like a bike shop club.
There are a few, but the ones I am aware of that do recreation-paced rides do them during the day. I don't have a road bike and couldn't keep up the faster paced rides even if I did! I'll call a couple of bike shops, though, to see if there is anything I've missed.