Riding into the night

I am working a later shift than I have in several years. I ride to work in the light of day with lots of people and traffic on the roads and ride home in the dark. Warm tires, cold roads, making for some nice curve action. 22 miles each way of pristine mountain riding, almost the best you could ask for in the Northeast. When the weathers nice I could almost wish the ride was longer, but then knowing how long the ride is to work, I almost wish it was shorter. No happy medium there. I look forward to my next day off, to enjoying the veiws of daytime riding, but for now, I am riding into the night.
See you on the Road!

Safety in the Numbers

I write about rider safety and responsibility on the occasion. So now lets look at the numbers. My first step is gear, and can never say enough about proper gear. Cold weather or hot weather the proper essentials are important. I won't debate helmets, too much controversy there, I wear mine. Although as I age, my brains and helmet have gotten smaller, but those who have known may agree only on the helmet, stating I didn't have brains to begin with. Chaps, jackets and gloves are my second number, leather or something close to it I would recommend. I live in the mountains of the northeast and have several jackets and gloves for all kinds of weather. Rain gear is quite important to me, I have been known to ride in all kinds of weather (yes, I am a hanger o'ner). My third number is the most important, a good bike. Let us clear this up. I mean one that won't fall apart on the first ride, run out of gas is okay (not recommended) but to lose a piece or part while riding in a large group makes for scary riding. Insurance, inspections and a good riding buddy will round it all off for my final number. I can say the most enjoyable days I have had have been Safety in the Numbers.
See you on the Road!