New to this forum but have been riding for over 50 years now. I ride 19 miles each way 3 days/week across some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. The last few weeks it's been dark when I leave at 5:00 am, but this gives me a chance to see the sun rise over the mountains with the inlet waters adjacent to the trail. Moose and porcupine are on the trail frequently which really gets your mojo going! Lighting is important this time of year since there are not lights on the bike trail I ride. In a few weeks the trail will be full of skiers (including me), but I'll still be riding w/ my studs.