Originally Posted by
East Hill
Nice bit of writing, there.
I have taken to riding in the dark with my different hours, and I know even in my neighbourhood that lights and spares are good to have. After every heavy rain (such as our deluge last week) there's at least one pothole which could have adverse effects on my ride should I not notice the danger

. I also have one of those LED
headlamps strapped around my helmet 'just in case'...
East Hill
To "see" the hill in question, go here:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/63942
Look at the elevation profile. My light gave out at the top of the peak at the 7 mile mark.