Cycling in dark on my own 1st time

[Chris Swift]

Hi all
I dont have any cycling pals round near me but i want to cycle in dark probs round 7:30 pm for half hour to 45 mins... Im a bit nurvous on doing this on my own tho.

Do you guys av any tips?

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Go do it

 

[Hacienda71]

Invest in a bright front light if you are riding on unlit roads. There are plenty of gvfm lights and lots of reviews and recommendations on here.
Also make sure your kit has some reflective bits on.

 

[nappadang]

Make sure you can be seen and adopt the same confident approach as you would during daylight hours.
Enjoy it mate, it's not that daunting.

 

[derrick]

As long as you have descent lights you will be alright, some of the country lanes can be a bit eery when it's dark.

 

[Chris Swift]

Thanks guys... Ill wait till pay day n get some reflective stuff. Of on a 30 miler tomoz

 

[jowwy]

I did my first commute home in the dark last week. Was lovely and peaceful. Enjoy

 

[the_mikey]

Get some bright lights and it's not so bad.

 

[Ernie_RBR]

I use a total of. 5 lights , 2 on the front that flash and have 3 rear lights , one on the seat post , one on my helmet and the last one my right arm all of them flashing. remember if your going out at daylight and riding into the night I carry 2 sets of glasses dark set for daylight and a clear set for night rides .. I'd also recommend carrying a spare tube nothing worse trying to fix a puncture in the dark ... Lastly Enjoy and stay safe ..

 

[Chris Swift]

I use a total of. 5 lights , 2 on the front that flash and have 3 rear lights , one on the seat post , one on my helmet and the last one my right arm all of them flashing. remember if your going out at daylight and riding into the night I carry 2 sets of glasses dark set for daylight and a clear set for night rides .. I'd also recommend carrying a spare tube nothing worse trying to fix a puncture in the dark ... Lastly Enjoy and stay safe ..

Thanks...

I dont carry repair kits i allways carry 2spare tubes tho.

Gonna try commute next week but drive half way n cycle other half will be light then n bk to car for 4-15 in afternoon

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Thanks...

I dont carry repair kits i allways carry 2spare tubes tho.

Gonna try commute next week but drive half way n cycle other half will be light then n bk to car for 4-15 in afternoon

That's my plan starting week Tuesday, have to be a taxi for a couple of overseas people this next week.

Alan...

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Riding in the dark is brilliant. Try doing the ride in a morning and not at night at first, that way you know it is going to get lighter if you find it over daunting. Seeing the sun rising whilst you are cycling on your own in the middle of nowhere is an event every cyclist should experience.

 

[colly]

All good advice above.
The first time I got some decent lights and went out at night it was a revelation. Love riding when it's dark especially in the country where it really is dark. I stopped once on a downhill, under the tree canopy and turned everything off, even after letting my eyes get accustomed to the dark it was still as black as pitch. I did get spooked when I heard a snuffling and soft growling just the other side of the hedge. So naturally I turned my lights back on and pointed it through the hedge to see what it was pissed off as fast as I could.

 

[Easytigers]

I bought a light like this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1800-Lm-C...K_SportGoods_CyclAcces_RL&hash=item3a867cc3ca
It revolutionised my winter commute in the dark!
I know there are some mixed reviews but mine has been great!

 

[colly]

I bought a light like this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1800-Lm-C...K_SportGoods_CyclAcces_RL&hash=item3a867cc3ca
It revolutionised my winter commute in the dark!
I know there are some mixed reviews but mine has been great!

Got one. Brilliant, literally.