Originally Posted by
kingston
Ended up finishing around 8:30p on Sunday, which was a few hours later than I was planning. Good reminder to always bring your lights and reflective gear even if you plan to finish before it gets dark, because you just never know.
Over here in Japan they won't even let you start without lights attached to the frame of the bike and you wearing a reflective vest, regardless of the time of day. And a bicycle bell, as it's required by law!
Regarding the bonus distance, it's why I navigate all randonnees by breadcrumb trail and not by paper cue sheets. At least on my GPS that method is bulletproof. I already learnt my lesson during the training rides for my first randonnee
