One week from now, on 2 August, we’ll be going out for another night ride. This one is the MidSummer’s Eve Ride.
We will be leaving from the Fredrick Brown Amphitheater, in Peachtree City, GA. We’ll start at 8:00 P.M. (sharp).
Proper night riding equipment is a requirement. That means a good headlight and tail light, a reflective vest or sash, reflective ankle bands, and a helmet.
This time the route will be different. We’ll be riding a loop, out to the south of town. Expect the ride to cover about 40 to 45 miles. (If you did the Solstice Celebration Ride this one should be a snap for you.)
The Excuse: Summer is roughly 14 weeks long. This particular evening is midway through the summer. By now it’s hot enough, and it’s been Summer long enough. It’s been a while since the Solstice and the 4th of July. From this point on, schools go back in session, vacations are ending, and the Summer is winding down, so why not? It is good to mark these times of the year, to take a moment to appreciate where we are.
The Ride: We’ll be starting with some daylight left in the sky. But it will get dark rather quickly. There won’t be a moon above us, as it will be in half phase, and will have set much earlier. That means it will be dark. We will ride as a group, at a steady touring pace. The emphasis is on fun and good times.
Are you planning to make a habit of this? I’d really like to. Some future dates that suggest themselves are,
22 September, Autumnal Equinox
1 November, Harvest (Mid-Autumn)
21 December, Winter Solstice and Christmas Lights
7 February, Mid-Winter
21 March, Spring Equinox
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