Well I had a chance to do some twilight rides and wound up riding home in the dark.
Yes I have become a "night rider" if only in moderation.
I cruised out into the extreme glare of the sun headed west. At this time of year the sun is in a direct line with most west facing streets so the glare is extraordianry. One more reason to ride extra safe and stay within limits.
I should have tilted my head down a bit as I found out on my next sunset ride. That would have kept me from seeing sunspots for a couple days.
I made my way down the open boulevards and my favorite cafe. You can see why like it so much, below.
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The day quickly dipped into night. I finsished off my snack and mounted my "trusty steed" in the evaporating twilight. The night beckoned and the full glow of things in the city reminded me of walking down the strip in Vegas, Times Square or the Champs Ellesse at night for the first time it was WOW.
Now with the traffic at a minimum I really zoned into my riding. Feeling every nuance and taking in the night breeze, open air bar-b-ques and late summer scents. I got off the main drag and breezed through a simple route of local neighborhoods.
I flicked my high beams at cars turning at intersections. This really helped draw their attenetion and they proceeded more cautiously.
As I neared my destination I could not help but think how quickly it had all gone by.
Yes oh yes, my first Night Ride.
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