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This is Why I Am a Morning Person
Recently, I had one of those nights where I woke up in the middle of the night (1 am) and could not go back to sleep. I went to sleep, only to wake up again at 3:30. I did the … Continue reading
Riding in Wind, Torrential Rain, and in the Dark Makes You Badass
Yes, I did see the weather reports that forecast is for rain on the commute home, but hey, I’ve been through weather like this before. I mean, I rode the last 50 miles of Camino Real Double Century in the … Continue reading
Posted in cycling, Night Riding, weather
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Bike Commuting Night Gear
Some of you may be worried about being able to be seen at night on my commutes home. Well, I’ll document it here. So on the front, I’ve got a nice 500 lumen Exposure Sirius light. It’s very compact, lightweight, … Continue reading
Posted in commute, Night Riding
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Days Starting to Get Longer
Is it me, or are the days getting longer? I know, it just turned New Years, but when I get out a little after 5 pm, it does seem a little lighter than before. That’s something to get this bike … Continue reading
Posted in commute, cycling, Night Riding, Uncategorized
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The Challenge of Getting Quality Miles In
One of the challenges of being able to stay fit, and do endurance rides is being able to get out there. I didn’t have this challenge before, because I typically was able to have my weekends free to ride. However, … Continue reading
Please Wear Reflective Clothing on Multi Use Trails
OK, I admit, I am ranting … By the time I get home, it gets dark on the MUT … At least I think it does. So why don’t more people wear reflective clothing or carry a little light with … Continue reading
Posted in Night Riding, Rants
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Always Keep a Backup Light Handy
Sometimes you get into a routine that you take some things for granted. In my case, I ride in the dark without hesitation, and with my bright lights, that gives me confidence to ride not only in darkness, but in … Continue reading
Posted in cycling, Night Riding
Tagged Light and Motion, Lumina 700, Niterider, Urban 400
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Daylight Savings Time .. Yay!
Daylight savings time .. yay! Not only does that mean I can leave the office with daylight, but it also means I can do a little more riding after work. It’s really nice not having to carry that big extra … Continue reading
Quest for 600 for January … Complete
January had been an up and down month for me .. literally. To start off the year, I was just getting over a cold, so I wasn’t really 100% to start off the new year. Then, after climbing Sierra Road, … Continue reading
Christmas Lights on Bikes
The Peninsula and South Bay Bicycling Group had a cool night ride recently, dubbed “Seasonal Lights Tour”. I haven’t done many night rides this year (other than my daily commutes in the dark along San Tomas Aquino Trail), so this … Continue reading