Do you mountain bike at night?

Night riding feels a lot like riding in the day if you have a decent light, but it isn't for everyone. We want to know where you stand.
By Jeff Barber

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With shorter days come longer nights… and more time to night ride. While it might sound intimidating at first, night riding is pretty similar to riding during the day as long as you have a decent light. Still, not everyone wants or needs to mountain bike at night, and depending on where you live, your local trails might be closed after dark.

Do you mountain bike at night?

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