So I went for my first night ride last night. Did the climb in dusky conditions, but the descent was in the dark.
My light setup is... modest.
Rode a trail that was fairly technical, and a blast to ride when you can see where you're going. At night...a little scary. Perhaps not the most sensible thing I've ever done.
I spent much of the ride "at the end of my rope" for fear of hitting something. Funny how you tend to focus on what you can see, realize you should be looking farther ahead, look farther ahead, then worry about what you're about to ride over. Repeat. Also, the trails are super dry around here these days. When the guy ahead of me skidded a bit, I'd suddenly be staring into a cone of light reflecting off of all the dust. Extra ridiculous.
Verdict: night riding is fun.
Verdict#2: need moar light.
My light setup is... modest.
Rode a trail that was fairly technical, and a blast to ride when you can see where you're going. At night...a little scary. Perhaps not the most sensible thing I've ever done.
I spent much of the ride "at the end of my rope" for fear of hitting something. Funny how you tend to focus on what you can see, realize you should be looking farther ahead, look farther ahead, then worry about what you're about to ride over. Repeat. Also, the trails are super dry around here these days. When the guy ahead of me skidded a bit, I'd suddenly be staring into a cone of light reflecting off of all the dust. Extra ridiculous.
Verdict: night riding is fun.
Verdict#2: need moar light.