Shady Grove Soiree

I see on the website that the ride starts at 6 and averages somewhere from 25-30 miles. With this kind of mileage and fall bringing sunset much earlier (seems like it's happening fast this year, too!), is this ride going to continue through the season and/or is there a plan to reschedule for earlier departure? I have not yet ridden on a Hightailers ride (barring the BCB this weekend) and have been trying to find a suitable ride for my abilities. I rode with a guy on the BCB who recommended I come check out the Tuesday night ride.

Posted by: Brian Christopher on 10/8/2012 at 1:43 PM

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I see on the website that the ride starts at 6 and averages somewhere from 25-30 miles. With this kind of mileage and fall bringing sunset much earlier (seems like it's happening fast this year, too!), is this ride going to continue through the season and/or is there a plan to reschedule for earlier departure? I have not yet ridden on a Hightailers ride (barring the BCB this weekend) and have been trying to find a suitable ride for my abilities. I rode with a guy on the BCB who recommended I come check out the Tuesday night ride.

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Thanks, Hays!

 

To verify: when you say "good headlamp", do you mean one simply to be seen by traffic or an actual headlamp to illuminate the road ahead? I have a Knog Blinder (which is not an exaggerated name, by the way). Though it's blindingly bright, it is by no means anything more than a way to announce myself to traffic around me.

Brian 

Hays also enjoys looking like a dork as much as possible. I use a 250 lumen on my handlebars and am fine as long as I am not on the front... which is the perfect excuse to sit on Hays' (well lit) wheel all the time. I only have one rear light but could probably use another. Maybe I'll just wrap myself in Christmas lights...

200 lumens is pretty much the lowest I would suggest. Any good light will
be rated in terms of the number of lumens it puts out.

As Hays mentioned previously, it is more important that your light be strong
enough for you to navigate the road in front of you. The more brightness
(lumens), the further ahead of your bike you can see. The faster you go,
though, the stronger light you need since it is possible to "outrun" your
light.

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Posted by: Hays Patrick on 10/8/2012 at 2:48 PM


Brian

I would definitely get a light worthy of illuminating the road well enough
to see. I use a 300 lumens mounted to my bike and a 300 lumens on my
helmet. After daylight savings the ride starts in the dark so very crucial
to be able to see. Anybody else have some advice on what light to use?

Hays



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> Thanks, Hays!
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> To verify: when you say "good headlamp", do you mean one simply to be seen
> by traffic or an actual headlamp to illuminate the road ahead? I have a
> Knog Blinder (which is not an exaggerated name, by the way). Though it's
> blindingly bright, it is by no means anything more than a way to announce
> myself to traffic around me.
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Hmmm...I might be hampered by my lighting, then. I just got this particular light and it's rated at 80 lumens (again, more of a to-be-seen light, rather than to illuminate a path ahead). About what time does the ride typically wrap up these days? I don't want to be caught in the dark with an underpowered light and it seems like useable daylight is gone by 7:15ish right now. I will definitely be getting a stronger light sometime before too long, solely for post-sunset riding...just not in the budget immediately.

Brian,

80 lumens is a great light for a helmet if you can mount it on your helmet.
Most lights come with an attachment for this purpose.

Check various websites for pricing on lights. It is possible to find good
deals on strong lights.

Here are some companies who sell on-line.... other folks can make
recommendations for others... but, don't forget that you have a 15%
discount at Peddler, and at least 10% off at the other bike shops in town
just by virtue of being a member of the Memphis Hightailers!

www.Nashbar.com
www.performancebike.com
www.ebay.com
www.amazon.com
http://dx.com/c/sports-outdoors-1699/cycling-1607/bike-light-1644?pageSize=2
00&gclid=CK-pps6m8rICFQQ4nAodskAAJg

I hope that helps. We do try extra hard to make sure nobody gets dropped on
these night rides, but sometimes it happens, and you need to be able to see
the pothole or stick or gravel, etc. that might create a problem if you hit
it without warning.

Ride safe.
Bill


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Posted by: Brian Christopher on 10/8/2012 at 3:29 PM


Hmmm...I might be hampered by my lighting, then. I just got this particular
light and it's rated at 80 lumens (again, more of a to-be-seen light, rather
than to illuminate a path ahead). About what time does the ride typically
wrap up these days? I don't want to be caught in the dark with an
underpowered light and it seems like useable daylight is gone by 7:15ish
right now. I will definitely be getting a stronger light sometime before
too long, solely for post-sunset riding...just not in the budget
immediately.



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Brian,
Several of us have made it through a season of night riding by rubberbanding
a flashlight or two to our handlebars. It can be a pain to see the pot holes
right before you hit them, but if you are riding in a group, you'll
generally see better than that. I bet you'll be able to find a solution that
fits your budget!
Patricia

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Posted by: Bill Ramia on 10/8/2012 at 4:03 PM


Brian,

80 lumens is a great light for a helmet if you can mount it on your helmet.
Most lights come with an attachment for this purpose.

Check various websites for pricing on lights. It is possible to find good
deals on strong lights.

Here are some companies who sell on-line.... other folks can make
recommendations for others... but, don't forget that you have a 15%
discount at Peddler, and at least 10% off at the other bike shops in town
just by virtue of being a member of the Memphis Hightailers!

www.Nashbar.com
www.performancebike.com
www.ebay.com
www.amazon.com
http://dx.com/c/sports-outdoors-1699/cycling-1607/bike-light-1644?pageSize=2
00&gclid=CK-pps6m8rICFQQ4nAodskAAJg

I hope that helps. We do try extra hard to make sure nobody gets dropped on
these night rides, but sometimes it happens, and you need to be able to see
the pothole or stick or gravel, etc. that might create a problem if you hit
it without warning.

Ride safe.
Bill


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Posted by: Brian Christopher on 10/8/2012 at 3:29 PM


Hmmm...I might be hampered by my lighting, then. I just got this particular
light and it's rated at 80 lumens (again, more of a to-be-seen light, rather
than to illuminate a path ahead). About what time does the ride typically
wrap up these days? I don't want to be caught in the dark with an
underpowered light and it seems like useable daylight is gone by 7:15ish
right now. I will definitely be getting a stronger light sometime before
too long, solely for post-sunset riding...just not in the budget
immediately.




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Thanks for all the responses and ideas...I am going to try the MacGuyver route first (i.e. flashlights and rubber bands). When I make my weekly trip to Wally World for groceries this weekend, I am going to see if I can find a couple 150+ lumen torches.

 

Hope to see you guys out there soon!