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Old 09-25-17 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by rumrunn6
  • during daylight, I can see obstacles farther away than at night, even with a good light. seeing a pothole or stick at the last second, doesn't mean I can avoid it. I now shy away from high speed descents at night
THIS. Things come up on you very quickly at night. Even if you're familiar with a route. Armadillos can pop out of nowhere (trust me, I know ).
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