Ihatehills
Senior Member
- Location
- Cornwall
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Night Ride
- Thread starter Sim2003
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Spike on a bike
Über Member
- Location
- Newbuckenham Norfolk
On my night commute home last time I saw my first ever badger
Really love the night commute and often cycle over my mates after tea so it's dark on the homeward trip
My commutes all back lanes so see lots of wildlife even see a threesome of stubborn deer sometimes who stand in the road n refuse to move so I have to go around them
Really love the night commute and often cycle over my mates after tea so it's dark on the homeward trip
My commutes all back lanes so see lots of wildlife even see a threesome of stubborn deer sometimes who stand in the road n refuse to move so I have to go around them
- Location
- Glasgow
The "workmen" ones that come with a strap from the pound shop are perfectly adequate.
Not that I use mine for checking what gear I'm in, I never change gear on the commute
huwsparky
Über Member
- Location
- Llangrannog
People that don't ride at night don't know what they're missing out on.
Did 3 rides after dark last week, totally love the free feeling and less traffic. Sometimes route dependant I'll ride for 2 hours and will see one or two cars, awesome!
Did 3 rides after dark last week, totally love the free feeling and less traffic. Sometimes route dependant I'll ride for 2 hours and will see one or two cars, awesome!
Nigelnaturist
Guru
- Location
- Pontefract
I ride at night if need be, done a couple of 40+ solo night rides i.e. winter, one was quite cold if I remember, just not of fan of it, summer I get bit to death if I stop, just not my thing, I don't hate it, just don't think its on the top of my like list.
mythste
Veteran
- Location
- Manchester
Roughly 3 nights out of 5 ill finish at 9pm and embark on the 17 miles home. Some unlit cycle paths, some A roads, some B roads.
A lovely ride when it's still, its getting to the time of year where the bats are starting to play in my lights beam! I have, however, started remembering playing slenderman on the completely pitch black sections which sets that silly fear thing off in the back of my head. Luckily its also increased my average speed
A lovely ride when it's still, its getting to the time of year where the bats are starting to play in my lights beam! I have, however, started remembering playing slenderman on the completely pitch black sections which sets that silly fear thing off in the back of my head. Luckily its also increased my average speed
- Location
- Glasgow
Tomorrow I will be leaving home at 5.30am for work.
I really hate getting up in the middle of the night, but I shall enjoy the ride in.
I really hate getting up in the middle of the night, but I shall enjoy the ride in.
RichardB
Slightly retro
- Location
- West Wales
I rode home at 2 am last Saturday - 13.5 miles and didn't see a single other vehicle. That was great.
A few nights ago, I was a bit startled by a very strange noise as I went through some very dark woodland. I reckon I got up to 20 mph for half a mile or so. Thought about it afterwards. It was a peacock.I have, however, started remembering playing slenderman on the completely pitch black sections which sets that silly fear thing off in the back of my head. Luckily its also increased my average speed
bikeman66
Senior Member
- Location
- Isle of Wight
Used to thoroughly enjoy an early morning start on my mountain bike some weekends to witness the mid-summer sunrise from some remote trail or bridleway. Nothing quite like setting off from home at around 2.30am and riding through darkness and in to light at around 4.30am. Deserted trails, apart from the wildlife of course! Ultimate feel good factor on two wheels!
lazybloke
Today i follow the flying spaghetti monster
- Location
- Leafy Surrey
Absolutely, night rides are fantastic.
I loved training in darkness for my night-time London to Brighton a year ago. The animal noises can be terrifying, but that just makes you pedal faster! There's nothing like a combination of high speed and fresh air, and it really does feel like you own the road, assuming you can get away onto the quieter roads that is.
Just watch the weather forecasts. It's already cold at night, and rain isn't good either. Lighting is important too. I use one of those cheap Cree lights imported from China. I'm not sure I trust the cheap batteries not to burst into flame, but the light is absolutely fantastic!
I loved training in darkness for my night-time London to Brighton a year ago. The animal noises can be terrifying, but that just makes you pedal faster! There's nothing like a combination of high speed and fresh air, and it really does feel like you own the road, assuming you can get away onto the quieter roads that is.
Just watch the weather forecasts. It's already cold at night, and rain isn't good either. Lighting is important too. I use one of those cheap Cree lights imported from China. I'm not sure I trust the cheap batteries not to burst into flame, but the light is absolutely fantastic!
Sbudge
Cyclist
- Location
- NW London & The Chilterns
I love *the idea* of a country night ride but I'm concerned I'll meet myself from twenty years ago, driving too fast because I think I'll be able to see any other car's headlights miles away.
Some of the roads near our family place in the Chilterns have no place to get out of the way if I hear a car coming at speed. Hmmm, very tempted though. Even when driving badgers, foxes and deer are pretty normal around there.
Some of the roads near our family place in the Chilterns have no place to get out of the way if I hear a car coming at speed. Hmmm, very tempted though. Even when driving badgers, foxes and deer are pretty normal around there.
Well I tried it on Saturday night and it's not for me until I invest in some better lights and illuminous clothing and pick a safer route. I chose a rural route and it was just too dark and I panicked when traffic was coming from both directions, I just don't think I was visible enough and as it was so quiet doubt the drivers expected to see me. I also found my contact lenses weren't as effective as in normal light. The ride was over before it got fun as I felt in danger
