I bought lights so I could ride in the mornings before the sun comes up. I like to ride 15-20 miles in the mornings. I don't like to ride in complete darkness, but predawn isn't too bad, plus traffic is light at that time of day. I try to time it so the sun comes up about halfway into my ride... it's inspiring. But this routine only works when we are having longer days. In fall, winter, and spring, IF I ride outside, it has to be during my lunch hour.

I have a helmet lamp and two lamps on my handlebars - one for light and one for blinking, plus a couple tail lights. I sewed reflecting strips on my jerseys and put extra reflector stickers on my frame