This Sunday we turn back the clocks and equip ourselves for the short days and long nights. I’ve been counting down the days because this is my favorite time to ride. When I roll out into the night, I am more attune to my surroundings, I hear my breath part the air, the leaves crunch under the tires, and I feel like I am in my private bubble with my light leading the way. Night riding feels a little secretive/illicit and sometimes I catch myself thinking I am the only one out there quietly screaming with joy to be on my bike.

To celebrate the season and help you prepare for the long nights we’ll be giving away an Urban 180 light the next 3 Fridays in November!

Here are the details for next week’s contest:

1. Like us on facebook and send us an original Bike Haiku to: hhall@lightandmotion.com.
2. Follow the Haiku form of 5 – 7 – 5 syllables per line and have fun!
3. We will post some of the entries on facebook and post the winner’s Haiku (chosen at random) on our blog next Friday!

Get your creative wheels spinning and turn out a poem or two!

Stars rush overhead

Ghostly light sets pace tonight

Cool air, warm breath, ride.