Pre-dawn riding - a little nervous

[Catrin]

butt crack of dawn riding is magical- Just make sure you have a flashing red light on the rear of your bike as well as a snog or bug light - also flashing, on your helmet. You can buy strips of reflective tape to put across the back of your jacket or buy a reflective vest or wear one that is brightly colored and reflective. Ride a bit slower and let you eyes adjust to the less light, take your dark glasses for when the sun comes up, and enjoy the mystery and the miracle of seeing the day born and the country come alive.

marni

Ok, you have inspired me to leave 15 minutes earlier as I've a 30 minute drive to my starting point... It is a great place to ride though. I won't be facing the sunrise as I am less familiar with those roads that go east from my starting point. For my first pre-dawn ride I want to be familiar with the road surface. NEXT time will head east