Daylight savings time ends in just a short few days, and already our days have become short enough that after work  rides are always ending in darkness. This heralds in the joy of the night ride.

Bundling up, strapping on helmet lights and heading out to once familiar trails which seem so much more foreign.

Cruiser Ride

Over the years, lights have changed, from my original BLT lights with halogen bulbs and a heavy water bottle shaped battery pack, to new rechargeable LED wonder lights with more brightness than many car headlights. Night riding now is better than ever!

Moe's Misery

Trails take on a completely different view at night. Gone is most of your peripheral vision. Instead an increased tendency to look up, and ahead, helps your riding style immensely. Additionally trails that can be boring during the day can add much adventure in the darkness.

Night Rides

Riding in the quiet of the dark forest at night also has one side-effect. Adrenaline! Not much can get your hair standing up or your heart pumping more than the sound of something crashing away through the forest… especially when you know bears and cougars frequent the forests you ride in.

Most shops will have a test set of lights to let you try out the fun and excitement of night riding.

So don’t let the dark of winter keep you from enjoying the fun of two wheels!