This is my good riding time of year - summer with longer days. I try to ride at least 5 days a week during the summer - definitely decent length rides both weekend days. Plus I try to commute to work 2 or 3 days, and I ride after work 1 or 2 days (non-commuting days). During the winter off-season I pretty much only ride on the weekends, although if I know a day is going to be great I may bring a bike with me to the office and grab a ride mid-day.

While I know there are good lights available, as we start to lose the daylight the temperatures here (Massachusetts) also seem to start to slide. And to be honest, a lot of the drivers here are a bit nuts, and riding in minimal (or no) daylight conditions scares me. (OK, I know, I'm a baby...).

--- Denise