Commuting in the heat is nothing new. When in calendar says October 2nd and you’re sweating and wishing you’d worn the sleeveless jersey, it is. Supposely the heat’s going to last for a few more days, then back to the normal chilly temperatures. I guess I’m fine with that. Now riding in the dark is a fairly new experience for me. As we close at 7pm, I generally ride home after dark. A good headlight is crucial, but perhaps moreso, is a good tail light. Reflective devices only do so much, to really get see you need to put out your own light. I’m getting more comfortable with riding in the dark, but being passed by cars is still a little unnerving. The amount of wildlife see shortly after dusk is incredible. I can’t count how many deer if passed (mostly on the bike trail around Saylorville) in the last couple weeks. Plenty of other animals are out and about too.
Wow. That was fairly rambling and I hope it made sense. Remember there is no off season, if you aren’t a slacker.