Rides this week have been mostly good. Had serious calf-cramping issues on Wednesday both directions. I don't think I've been dehydrated, but it was as bad as I've experienced. Followed that up with major middle-of-the-night leg cramps in about 5 spots in my legs simultaneously. Those places are still painful from the cramps, so I took it very easy this morning and felt pretty good... Weather is getting to be just about perfect for the ride in - ~70 degrees, light winds. Still warm in the evenings, but after weeks of 100+, 90 feels pretty darn good.
Originally Posted by RoseInOregon
I hope I keep my nerve up for the morning and evening commute in winter darkness. My husband (an ex-daredevil motorcycle racer, worrying about ME) wants me to promise not to ride after the time change. I need to convince myself, before I can convince him, that I can do it safely.
YOU CAN DO IT! This most certainly can be done safely in the dark in most areas. The key is to be visible, predictable, and ALERT.