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AlaninTX
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Location: Austin, Texas
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 Posted: 12/17/03 - 18:12 Post subject: Riding in the dark
When it gets warmer do any of you ride in the dark? Specifically, my best time to train is 5 am. I can run at this time no problem. Where I would ride is in my neighborhood where traffic at that time would be basically non-existent.
Good idea, bad idea, or a qualified ok idea (ok=if you really think you can dodge the paper guy, then go for it).
It will be warm enough to ride on most mornings here by Feb. 1.
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cherylpf
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Posted: 12/17/03 - 18:44 Post subject:
I'm too scared but its definitely do-able, I see cyclists all the time at 5 am here. PH has a really cool high powered light, that if its like any of the ones I've seen on bikes here looks like a motor cycle or car with a headlight out, no doubts that you are on the road. Of course, he also owns the entire Nashbar.com catalog in "Hi-Viz" yellow. 
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purple hayes
Frightened Inmate #2
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Posted: 12/17/03 - 19:32 Post subject:
Get a bright head, a couple of bright tail lights and tons of reflective gear/bright yellow stuff.
Riding at night is alright, you just cant zip down the hills because your visibility will be limited. Less traffic though, so that's a big plus.
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Cappy
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Location: Spreadsheetylvania
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Posted: 12/17/03 - 22:47 Post subject:
I agree with PH.
Get a good light for the front and a blinkie light for the back (I wear mine on the back of my shorts, along with the reflective vest
I have this one:  It small but it is very bright.
It is $29.99 at Performance Bike
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