We had a really great evening ride tonight, just short of 50 miles, and finished up very much in the dark. It really felt great once the wind died down, and the temp was perfect.

I will not be posting the Thursday night ride as there were a number of riders tonight (we had a total of 10 finish the entire ride) that didn't have enough lights to see the road once the sun set. It is OK to have a little "Blinkie" when you are riding in town under the street lights. It is a completly different story when you are riding at 20 mph on black pavement. I think those without the proper lighting would agree. If we want to continue to train and get better, we will be forced to ride at night.

So... I will be posting a ride for next Tuesday, but on Tuesday, it will be a must to have proper lighting. That is either 10 watts or at least 100+lumens. (Yes last time I did suggest at least 200, and I still think that is best, but ok there are some 100 lumen lights that would be acceptable)

I don't know what the commercialism rule on the list serv is, but if there is a Bike Shop in the G'ville area that would offer a group purchase, please let me know off line and I'll try to put a package together for anyone that wants to do night rides.

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