Group ride starting at 6pm by moonlight or sunlight. Please be ready to ride (RTR) by 6pm
This event will be cancled if conditions are below 35 degrees, icy, or too wet.
Night riding: 5 tips for mountain biking at night
- Get lit First up, it’s important to understand that not all bike lights are created equal.
A decent front light is essential if you want to enjoy brilliantly illuminated trails, rather than spending the whole time scrabbling around in the dark looking for lines or wondering where the trail went.
While you may be able to get away with a 400-lumen output light if you know the way or aren’t looking to ride quickly and confidently, once speeds pick up or trail difficulty increases, you’ll be left wanting more power.
We would generally recommend 1,200 lumens as a starting point for night riding off-road.
- Beam pattern Beam pattern is just as important as how much output a light has – there’s no point having an 8,000-lumen monster if all of its power is projected into one spot.
A wider spread means you can see more of the trail you’re riding and make it easier to ride faster and safer.
The colour of the light emitted is important, too. A ‘warmer’ light will help you pick out trail details, whereas a ‘colder’ light will create a harsher glare that your eyes will struggle to adapt to.
- Mounting options If you hand only a single light, it’s going to be best suited to being mounted on your helmet. If you have a second light it should be mounted to your handlebars.
This gives you the best of both worlds and removes any potential mounting headaches.
- Keep your distance Riding at night brings with it a unique number of considerations that wouldn’t normally cross your mind on daytime adventures.
Remember to not ride too close to the person in front of you, especially if your light is brighter than theirs. If it is, you will cast shadows that distract the rider in front of you.
- Stay safe Finally, and probably most importantly, you need to stay safe.
Take a working rear light even if you’re planning on staying off-road – you never know what might happen. But, please leave these turned off unless you're out of a road. A blicking red light can pose quite a challenge to the person behind you.
So, you don't have a good bike light.. A few of us have these and they do a great good job at a reasonable price. https://www.fenixlighting.com/collections/bike-lights