'tis the season for night riding

As the weather is warming up I walk out to my car in the afternoons and have to smile knowing that this summer I will be getting more time on the trails thanks to my purchase of a riding light. I have to admit I am a hot weather wimp, and yes, it does get hot in the WNC mountains in the summer. I know everyone has this idea in their head that "mountains = cool" well, most of the time that theory is correct, but we are heading into June, July and August and the air around Asheville just gets heavy. Night riding is fun. I have been a few times and I think what I like most about it is the freedom. I know that I will get done when I get back to the car and the only place I am headed is home. No stress, no clock watching, just enjoying the evening on the trails.. Ahhh, I am more relaxed just thinking about it. If you haven't given night riding a try you should. I know it has been my ticket to longer and more relaxing rides.