Non Car Commuters

[hamsterpower]

I have a split shift, so I commute 2 miles 4 times a day. I take the bicycle every time unless I need to bring something heavy back one way or the other. The coldest trip so far was -7F wind chill, +9F without wind. Lucky for me my commute is not during normal traffic times, also the whole route is well lit by street lights so I don't use any lighting of my own even at 4:30am.

[Lazarus]

Originally Posted by mjboks

I actually add miles for my bike commute because it's a safer route.
I use the Moab night rider HID/LED light. Amazing! I have a blackburn Mar 3.0 tail light (3 way for visibility). I'm planning on adding some reflective tape to the fenders.

I hear you. I add 4 miles round trip for routing and won't ride if the visibility is below 1 mile.

[Lazarus]

Originally Posted by hamsterpower

I have a split shift, so I commute 2 miles 4 times a day. I take the bicycle every time unless I need to bring something heavy back one way or the other. The coldest trip so far was -7F wind chill, +9F without wind. Lucky for me my commute is not during normal traffic times, also the whole route is well lit by street lights so I don't use any lighting of my own even at 4:30am.

Rough riding at 4:00 am. Even though your light on traffic wouldn't at least a blinkie make you move visible. Car are not expecting someone to be riding at 4:00 in the morning or when it's below 0.

[hamsterpower]

Originally Posted by Lazarus

Rough riding at 4:00 am. Even though your light on traffic wouldn't at least a blinkie make you move visible. Car are not expecting someone to be riding at 4:00 in the morning or when it's below 0.

Maybe if I start seeing any cars on my route I might rethink it but for now no cars to avoid.
Just a few startled dog walkers a year.