Midnight Riding - so much more relaxing!
08-21-12, 08:44 AM
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I like early morning riding between 4 to 6 AM. I think the drunks and crazies are mostly off the road by that time (since the bars here close at 2:00 AM), and the ones driving at those hours are pretty responsible people. I think of them as the ones entrusted to get the world started for the rest of us. Also the overnight shift changes usually occur at 7:00 AM, so those possibly sleep-impaired commuters are also off the road.
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I like early morning riding between 4 to 6 AM. I think the drunks and crazies are mostly off the road by that time (since the bars here close at 2:00 AM), and the ones driving at those hours are pretty responsible people. I think of them as the ones entrusted to get the world started for the rest of us. Also the overnight shift changes usually occur at 7:00 AM, so those possibly sleep-impaired commuters are also off the road.
08-21-12, 09:03 AM
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We've both been fortunate so far. We each mind our own business, and they don't seem to mind when I shine the light on them to see where they're going. I smelled the lingering smell of their spray on the way in today, and was glad I'm not the one they were aiming at last night.
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I like early morning riding between 4 to 6 AM. I think the drunks and crazies are mostly off the road by that time (since the bars here close at 2:00 AM), and the ones driving at those hours are pretty responsible people. I think of them as the ones entrusted to get the world started for the rest of us. Also the overnight shift changes usually occur at 7:00 AM, so those possibly sleep-impaired commuters are also off the road.
08-21-12, 07:04 PM
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night riding is alot safer and enjoyable. for this reason less traffic. I have a 3-11pm shift 2 days a week and a 8-3 shift 2 days also. They are so different. I enjoy riding at night and feel a lot safer. I'm only worried about if I'm bright enough for behind. I may upgrade to a second superflash and also throw some refective tape on my helmet and parts of my bike.
08-21-12, 07:30 PM
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my town has barely any people in it and tons of street lights so I like doing night rides when its nice and quiet.
