Thanks for the comments. Lots of good information contained within them.
Originally Posted by
CliffordK
4 1/2 miles away,
do you already know the roads?
At least now, I tend to like to vary my routes somewhat. Wherever the wind blows.
Get good lights, and do your best with road hazards. Or, ride the route during the day once. It is only about 10 miles RT.
I do, but there is one stretch of road (about 3/4 of a mile long) I really wouldn't want to ride at 10:30pm. It's narrow,
very curvy and no street lights. Even with a reflective vest and lights, I'm not sure I'd want to chance it, at least not as I'm first starting out. The alternate streets would each add about an extra 1.5 miles each way, which I guess would be good for adding to my mileage.
