W&OD – I know you wanted me to stop… (Missed Connection)

[CCrew]

You: On the W&OD at 2:30 this morning headed towards Cedar Lane

Me: The guy on the bike with the blinding lights.

I know you started to say something, and I’m sorry I didn’t stop. There was just something about the guy lying in the middle of the trail 100 yards back and the fact that you obviously were feeling no pain whatsoever. I really didn’t want to end up like him. I do understand the smile on his face though after seeing you. I hope you at least find your clothes.

Even though I didn’t stop you can be sure you made a lasting impression – I won’t soon forget our moment.

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[CCrew]

@acc 5337 wrote:

Thank you for being a gentleman and not taking pictures. Or at the very least, not posting any.

This was all I could get

[5555624]

@creadinger 5345 wrote:

Tell me that that was within a week of Halloween??

Nope. She was in her mid-20s, the car had Maryland plates.

I get asked for directions all the time. Although she was dressed like a cat, she didn’t seem to be an idiot, like some of the people who asl me for directions. About two months ago, someone asled me for directions and my response was “a mile and a half, straight ahead.” A mile later, they pull up next to me and ask. “This way, right? We got lost.” This time, I told them “it’s thei third light” and then watched as they drove through the fourth light and out of sight.

[5555624]

@Greenbelt 5346 wrote:

Slightly off the already weird topic, but I’d appreciate tips from night trail commuters on what lights to get, and any other tips (besides watch out for critters). Next winter, I want to start riding home after dark (can’t get off work early enough to get through the trails before full dark). Do you use both a helmet-mounted light and a big handlebar mounted light too?

Something bright enough to light a trail with no other light source around. (I am currently using a NiteRider TriNewt, which replaced my NiteRider Digital Pro12E.) Mount it on the bike.A helmet-mounted lgiht can be a secondary light, if you think you need one (and is helpful if you need to fix a flat).

[KS1G]

@5555624 5402 wrote:

Something bright enough to light a trail with no other light source around. (I am currently using a NiteRider TriNewt, which replaced my NiteRider Digital Pro12E.) Mount it on the bike.A helmet-mounted lgiht can be a secondary light, if you think you need one (and is helpful if you need to fix a flat).

Agree. I’m a Dinotte fan-boy; my preferred night-time lighting now consists of a 200L on my helmet (AA-version, because I already have it and finding replacement AA’s in an emergency is easy, although the Li-version will have better run-time) and a 600L (discontinued, look for their 400L or 800 models) on the handlebars. 600L puts out plenty of light – usually more than necessary so I can run at a lower level for battery life. Use the 200L in flash and point it at drivers, interesting shadows, etc. Taillight – their 200L rear light, and a Planet Bike Superflash and the clone Performance and Nashbar sells on back of helmet. And a reflector, so I’m state-legal.

Dinotte isn’t cheap but watch for sales. Support is excellent.

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