Question from a reader:As a lifelong urban bicyclist, I am interested that you didn't recommend having lights on the bike when riding after dark. I have and wear reflectors, and am aware there is some disagreement as to whether blinking or steady lights are safer. But is there a sense that lights on a bike after dark are not advisable?
Answer: Any omission about lights was not to suggest they should not be used. I believe a light helps. But riding at night is generally not advisable. There are too many risks. I literally never ride my bike after dark. Blinking lights don’t illuminate the rider or the bike. We use blinking lights during the day to alert drivers of bikers who are already visible. But if you insist on riding at night, any light and reflector is better than nothing. Moreover, use a headlight and a red seat post light. The headlight will help you see the dark road ahead; the red light will let others know something’s there! Safe riding!
The Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail (ECRT) has opened registration for the 2024 EA2EVL Fondo. Over the last three years this ride has raised $150,000 to continue to open, build, improve and maintain the 27-mile ECRT Trail that runs from Orchard Park to Ashford, NY. The trail association is making so much progress because of YOUR SUPPORT!
#1 - Date: This year, the 42-mile charity bike ride will be held on Saturday, October 5th.
#2 - Same Route: How could you forget! The fondo—or non-competitive bike ride—starts at 42 North Brewing in East Aurora and goes down Route 240, heading west on Rt 242 into Ellicottville.
#3 - Party On: EA2EVL ends with a celebration—music, food, drinks—at the Holiday Valley Resort.
#4 - Fundraising Awards: Your registration gets you into the event, access to our course and rest stop amenities. We’re asking each rider to fundraise for the ECRT Trail: A $100 donation earns you an event t-shirt and tickets for food/drink at the party.If you raise $500 or more, you get an EA2EVL event jersey, plus all of the above. Our top fundraiser gets all of the above PLUS gets to wear the yellow jersey and a $500 gift certificate from Tom's Pro Bike!!
#5 - Register Today: Sign up today, raise some money for ECRT, and enjoy the party and a great fall ride!
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Buffalo, New York 14202
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