It's that time of year, again! I don't usually get to go out at night when the kids are around but we've started evening swim lessons for the boys so by the time we head home, it's dark. It's hard to get back into the habit of remembering all our lights and nighttime gear but we're working on it.
All our reflectives really show up at night: DOT stickers, Carsick panniers, Ikea safety vests, Schwalbe sidewalls, and more! I just ordered a set of Busch and Meuller lights from Germany (and five mounts so they can be swapped onto every bike in the fleet) so that we have another set of rechargeable, reliable lights. I use Superflash rear lights from Bike Planet which have lasted for quite awhile and hold up really well. I've only had to change the battery on them a few times in the past 2-3 years. Oddly enough, the newest one I got loses its charge quicker than the old one I have. I need to add our Monkey Light to the HaulaDay since we removed it from the Bullitt before we shipped it south.
Night is my favorite time to ride. It's so quiet and peaceful, and usually easier to see cars around. I like the slower pace. I think it's the best way to end a day.
Anything else you add for riding in the dark? I have to admit that I do hate the strobe-y headlamps many riders use (especially when they're on the trail and aimed at my eyeballs!) but I'm a huge fan of cheerful holiday lights and bobbles.
Night is my favorite time to ride. It's so quiet and peaceful, and usually easier to see cars around. I like the slower pace. I think it's the best way to end a day.
Anything else you add for riding in the dark? I have to admit that I do hate the strobe-y headlamps many riders use (especially when they're on the trail and aimed at my eyeballs!) but I'm a huge fan of cheerful holiday lights and bobbles.
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