Originally Posted by
Kedosto
I think it's important to consider the route, the timing, and your family. A "rough area" isn't so rough at 6:30 a.m., as the only folks out and about are either going to work or school. That same area at 6:30 p.m. on a Friday evening could be entirely uncivilized...
1+. I ride Blue Hill Ave and/or Route 203 through Roxbury, Mattapan and/or Dorchester some mornings between about 5:30 to 6:30 on weekdays and weekends. IMO, in general, after about 4:00 AM the crazies are off the roads, and until about 6:00 AM there are a majority of particularly solid citizens about; those entrusted with getting the world started for the commuting hordes to follow.