Don't get caught out after dark. It's DANGEROUS.
First of all, buy a light, so that if it does start to get dusky, you'll at least be able to see the pavement. If you can't see the road, you could run off it, or hit an unexpected pothole, or cross the center line - not good.
Second, plan your ride so that you get back home at least 30 minutes before sunset. You never know what'll happen on the road; you might go slower than you'd think, and flat tires are particularly common time-consumers.
Third, ALWAYS BRING YOUR CELL PHONE on rides. Again, you never know what'll happen. If you do get caught on the road after dark, you'll need to call someone.
Fourth, DON'T TRY TO RIDE HOME IN THE DARK. On all roads, but especially on twisty ones, cars can barely see you. Reflectors help, blinking lights are good, light clothes are okay, but if you get nervous when you're riding because it's dark, you should pull over and call a friend to pick you up.
Cycle safe!
~Rachel
P.S. Thanks Mia & Ethan!!
