My ride into work is in morning daylight, my trip home is in darkness. Since October, half of my bike riding has been at night.That's the way it always is from the start of Standard Time to the end. Of the two rides, the most enjoyable is the night one. I always look forward to it.

If you have proper lighting, night cycling can be really beautiful. You see much more of nature and the sky than when you are driving. The moon is particularly beautiful on winter nights. You may come round a corner and come face to face with a possum, deet, or fox.

For trips of up to perhaps a half hour, cycling is much warmer than driving. That's because you warm up much faster than does the heater on your car does. Therefore, if you value comfort above all else, take your bike, as long as the trip is not too long.

Paul