no night rider jokes, please

One unforeseen advantage of the Texas Rangers' participation in the World Series is that, during the game, the streets of Dallas are noticeably deserted. This means I can take my motorcycle out after dark without worrying about navigating through heavy traffic.

The reason for all this is that, historically, novice motorcyclists usually get into accidents during the first six months after they get their license, and usually these accidents happen at red lights. Therefore I prefer to practice navigating my first intersections with minimal competition.

So far, the closest I've come to an accident is in my own driveway. And this was because Jessie the porch cat wouldn't move out of my way.

Before I forget: if you're wondering if I'm one of those types that ride unprotected, see below. I have no idea why the laptop camera couldn't focus on the helmet.