Originally Posted by
Sixty Fiver
I am extra cautious when I ride over the holidays as there is a higher risk of encountering drunk drivers (sad but true) but for the most part the riding has been no better and no worse than it usually is.
I absolutely agree with this. Riding during holiday times is the one season in which I consistantly notice more drivers driving very badly. Some of then are noticeably intoxicated.
Another time I am very careful about in northern USA is the end of winter and early spring when the sun is low in the east in the morning seems to point right into the eyes of drivers right about 7:45 AM. If you are in a lane heading east between 7:30 AM and 8:00 AM during this season (March?), some drivers have been staring into the glaring sun for awhile and can barely see anything at all.
I notice during this period that some drivers pass me and have that look of surprise like, "oh my gosh, I didn't even see him there!"