I'm not liking this time of year purely because it gets dark earlier, and when it gets dark is when drivers pass me more closely and are generally more aggressive. I consider the two to be related; people tend to behave poorly when it's dark and others can't see who them in their vehicles.

It's also the cold and flu season which can make anyone sick but riding a bike in the cold, dry air, especially for longer periods, makes getting sick even easier. I've got a sore throat right now from doing just that and unless I'm able to keep my inhaled air warm (probably by using a balaclava) I'm going to have to give up riding at night until the weather warms .