MikeRides

I have to add to this: Before every ride, even if you don't plan on riding after dark, make sure you have fresh batteries or that your light is fully charged (if you have a rechargeable). I ride on a rural highway, thankfully there's not that much traffic at night as last summer I was stuck riding in the pitch black on two occasions when my lights did not work because..get this.. the batteries were dead! Apparently the humidity had something to do with it both times. After the second time, I threw the light in the trash. The light was a inexpensive Bell model, which seemed pretty bright for the cost when the batteries were brand new but once they get low, the lights are worth crap. I started carrying my helmet light that day forward and still keep it in my handlebar bag.