I'm jealous. I, too, want to ride at night but haven't yet mustered up the courage. DH and I are going mtn biking Monday night with a group of mtn bikers. I'm excited to see the world in the dark. I need to commute to work, but am not sure about riding for 2 hours in the dark in the morning (and another hour at night). Everyone assures me it's tranquil- I may have to just suck it up and do it.
Thanks for your post- it's given me a little encouragement.