mat hudson Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 hey peeps, now the days are getting much shorter and the nights stupidley long what are you going to be doing. i know for me it will mean lots of night rides, but some people just cant ride in the dark, what are you planning to do in these long winter nights?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Well spotted Matt, nothing gets past you :blink: Anyways, you adjust to riding in the dark, usually. I mean, when it's properly dark you're basically screwed, but you can adjust to riding in street-lights pretty quickly, really. It's just something you've gotta do really. Still gutted it means the end of nice long natural rides after work on the weekend now though >_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobnobs Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Riding in the dark sucks. My eyes go all slow-mo styleeee, so i always react way to late. Its a bit turd. Bring on the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 yeah it sucks. I usually get out after school at around 4. When It slowly starts getting dark...Then come 5, it's too dark to see anyhting! Not a huge fan of it... :blink: >_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardman Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 I have a few spots that are pretty well light so thats where I ride right now, even when its dark around. They happen to be the police station and magistrates court, never get any hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Blackpool illuminations, i salute you :) :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 I spank my plank. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_soon_to_be Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 na, i quite like it when it get darker, started to taking to hanging round with mates in chi centre, dark place for dark deeds :) gaz... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 i was thinking of getting some spot lights to light up some sections n riding places, but it'd be a bit costly and a bit of a pain in the arse :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motivator Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 hey peeps, now the days are getting much shorter and the nights stupidley long what are you going to be doing. i know for me it will mean lots of night rides, but some people just cant ride in the dark, what are you planning to do in these long winter nights?? Get good n messy with her. Bikes don't happen in winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotchDave Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 I don't mind the dark, my problem is the cold, I get pulled muscles etc even after warming up and stretching just cos if you stop for a minute or two you cool down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy elephants Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 I just ride locally really, because i dont like it when you go a distance to ride, get there, and find you can't see :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 It's not the dark that bothers me it's the shit weather. I'll soon be the shortest day and then it'll get brighter. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Shaw Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 It's not the dark that bothers me it's the shit weather. I'll soon be the shortest day and then it'll get brighter. :) Exactly, and aslong you get your bike working well and some decent warm riding clothes your sorted :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1a2bcio8 Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 (edited) The night time has its advantages. I like to hide in bushes. Edited November 7, 2005 by rowly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Blackpool illuminations, i salute you :P :P Finish next weekend or maybe this weekend though. I ride in the dark, even though my eyesight gets even shiter :) Gonna stick to riding bmx through winter, maybe do some trials on weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmt_oli Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 I tend to do big muddy XC rides if its wet - lovely fun! :( Pain in the arse when you get back literally plastered in mud, but great fun doing it. Have to peel off clothes and properly clean bike after every ride lol. I got through a BB and 2 lots of Deore mechanical disk pads in 4 or 5 rides last winter! Now my kona is even better, but have yet to get it muddy this winter. To expensive to keep here at uni, and hard to get home. When i get a car all will be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMonkey Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 The night time has its advantages. I like to hide in bushes. My god I'm so glad you're back. LMAO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 just ride citys, they are always well lit. i ride night trials all the time, we go riding in manc till 11 nearly every nite so you get used to it, plus its well lit so all good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 just ride citys Nearest city to me is...erm...Hereford, which is 45 minutes away. And the hardcore scooter crews try to start fights with you (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMonkey Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 Nearest city to me is...erm...Hereford, which is 45 minutes away. And the hardcore scooter crews try to start fights with you (Y) Take a brick in a sock right, then you take a bit of the brick and put it in the sock, about 1/4 of the brick for example, then when someone comes near you *spin spin spin SLAP* then do a victory dance. YOU DON'T NEED PANTS FOR THE VICTORY DANCE, BECAUSE BABOON'S BETTER THAN WEASEL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisa Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 (edited) Take a brick in a sock right, then you take a bit of the brick and put it in the sock, about 1/4 of the brick for example, then when someone comes near you *spin spin spin SLAP* then do a victory dance. YOU DON'T NEED PANTS FOR THE VICTORY DANCE, BECAUSE BABOON'S BETTER THAN WEASEL. Cerial consumption was all going to plan until I read that, too funny! Edited November 8, 2005 by Brisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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