It's hard to argue with why we ride when you get to watch the sun rise, and the whole world lighting up every morning. It's a witching hour, and I love it every time. This is the view of Mt Coot-tha towers from The Gap.
So many people I know loathe the dark-morning rides in winter, the chillyness and need for lights. This is probably my favourite time, as long as I am well rested and don't require a sleep in (but in that case getting up is a struggle regardless!).
Unfortunately, due to my pus-lungs (pneumonia) it hasn't happened that often in recent times, but I have started riding a bit again...a case of too little too late for the Inkerreke Mountain Bike Enduro in Alice Springs, but maybe I can get some form during the week?
I think I will be trying to eat my way through this race...