Joined: Sep 2005
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From: "The Last Best Place"
Bikes: 2005 Trek Pilot 5.0, 2001 Specialized Sirrus Pro, Kona Lava Dome, Raleigh hardtail converted to commuter, 87 Takara steel road bike, 2008 Trek Soho
Congrats! I distinctly remember letting out a whoop after my first commute.
As far as the lighting thing goes, I ride the same time of day as you. Check out this thread for some good effective lighting.
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=462469
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