Originally Posted by
pdlamb
Almost no traffic since I had to get in early for a meeting; I don't know whether it's better to get started in the dark and avoid the traffic, or wait until the sun's up. At least I'm riding generally west in the morning, so most* traffic won't have to look into the rising sun to see me!
That's how I am. I like having roads to myself in the early hours. But in the cold, dark winter it's just depressing to ride when it's so cold and so dark, like I feel like I would enjoy the commute much more if I could leave the house at 8 instead of 6 AM. But I know traffic would be far worse.