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Originally Posted by Doohickie
(Post 15137661)
Interesting the distinction made in riding before and after midnight. I ride frequently at night, usually getting home at or before midnight. I have to admit there is a different feel when you get past midnight. Things seem much more deserted.
I think there's another distinction to be made- riding overnight versus riding in the pre-dawn hours. When I commuted I usually left home before dawn. By then, though, the "deserted" vibe is dissipating as the world (natural and man-made) becomes active again. The early commuting hours (say, prior to 7 am) are much mellower than the later hours when people are much closer to their starting times and therefore in more of a hurry. So even though there's traffic, it's not too bad. |
In addition to any reflective safety equipment I would add a spring baton for self defense against wild critters, dogs and crazy nasty people that populate the night!
http://www.selfdefenseproducts.com/E...n-p-16165.html |
I live in the suburbs. It's only a few miles to urban, or rural riding. One thing I like is that there is so little traffic that I can literally hear a car a mile away. The contrast between the darkness and my lights make it easy to see me from a greater
distance. I also like having my own personal TT course, right down the middle of some main roads. |
Originally Posted by agent pombero
(Post 15137564)
Well, at least around here 3AM = less cars which in turn equals less chance of getting creamed. I'm also extremely well lit and 100% impossible to miss at night unless you're putting nail polish on the toes while driving. Or texting. Or...shoot :) oh well, keep riding!
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