Pre-dawn riding - a little nervous

[Selkie]

Out of necessity, I've been riding before dawn for several years. It's good to see that people are discovering the appeal of it. Just hope it doesn't get too popular though because I love the solitude.

Riding in full daylight feels freaky to me now! ;-)

[trista]

I love riding at dawn. Lately it works out so the sun comes up at about halfway through my rides. It's very motivating! I'm ISO a good, affordable headlamp system b/c when the days get shorter I'll be doing more riding in the dark.

I'm afraid of the dark. Not of cars or traffic or hazards but of what I can't see (aka the boogieman). Running in the dark scares the heck out of me, but cycling isn't so scary b/c i figure I'm faster than the boogieman on my bike

[Catrin]

I love riding at dawn. Lately it works out so the sun comes up at about halfway through my rides. It's very motivating! I'm ISO a good, affordable headlamp system b/c when the days get shorter I'll be doing more riding in the dark.

I'm afraid of the dark. Not of cars or traffic or hazards but of what I can't see (aka the boogieman). Running in the dark scares the heck out of me, but cycling isn't so scary b/c i figure I'm faster than the boogieman on my bike

I understand this - and glad to hear that I am not the only one

My trainer about had a heart attack when he heard that I want to do this - but from his perspective it is a safety issue dealing with cars in the dark. This is from someone who loves night riding himself - but he doesn't do it on the road - he does mountain biking in the dark. He knows I tend to want to take 3 steps where I should take 1, so to speak, so he really comes down on the safety factor.