|   tips for my first night ride? | mbolger
Feb 18, 2002 1:56 PM | | So i just got a jet dual beam 12/20 watts light and cant wait to go for a ride. Does any one have any tips for me?
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| re: tips for my first night ride? | Gary
Feb 18, 2002 3:25 PM | | Get set for a surreal, incredibly cool experience. Also - that log pile you clean without thinking during the day all of a sudden looks like the Great Pyramid at night.
Tips: tape your battery into your bottle holder. It's no fun losing that thing if you crash. Use the 12 watt on it's own as much as possible - kick over to the 20 only when you really need it. This way you'll conserve your juice.
Carry a spare flashlight - you'll need it if you have a mechanical or run out of juice. Use a flasher on your rear so other riders don't plough into you and so they can find you in case you get a bit separated. |
| What Gary said and HAVE FUN!!! | Metroid
Feb 19, 2002 9:30 AM | | Night riding is super cool. |
| Other tips | Nigey
Feb 21, 2002 5:10 AM | | Pretty much what Gary said.
Riding at night is definitely different. My advice is only ride for the first few times on trails you know very well -and with someone if possible. It's incredibly easy to get disoriented and veer off into a bad situation. Also, take it easy -depth perception is harder at night -go cautiously until you get used to it.
And just for kicks, halfway through the ride when the moon is not out, turn off your lights.... a bit scary to consider trying to find your way back without lights.
Go slowly, take your time and enjoy. |
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