The latest I've cycled at night was around midnight which was pretty rare for me.

But then again, the local cycling group here, goes out for casual bike rides that end at midnight at least once a month....if this gives anyone any idea in our city...of 1 million people.

There are rural areas outside of our city, where one would worry more about bears and deer ..than human beings on trails or road. However I agree, that precautions for personal safety off and on bike are always necessary.

Note: it's illegal in Canada to have a concealed handgun. It's been like this for ....decades.