Today’s ride was a night ride, and if unlike me you ride quite a bit at night, than you also know all the fun I have been missing! Why didn’t you tell me!
I was able to ride tonight because I finally got a headlight for my bike (already have taillight which I use every ride). Normally before I buy bike stuff I research options and then in a week or so I make a decision and purchase. I wanted to get it fast so I bought a basic no frills, did I mention CHEAP – light. The Bell Dawn Patrol was (and still is) $8.44 from Amazon and is worth that and then some. At least to a night riding novice like me for neighborhood riding. If you are commuting or riding many miles or on busy roads you are probably going to want something brighter. For me, this light worked great.
I haven’t ridden at night since our Denver bike trip and I loved it. There is something even more fun about cycling when it is dark. Less traffic and in many ways there is greater visibility of you to motorists.
Mark joined me tonight and we had a blast on our quick ride of just over 5 miles. We stuck to quiet streets and a paved trail through the woods. So cool and fun, can’t wait for the next!
