Video: Rage Against the Night

Oct 16, 2014
by Caton Garvie  
Rage Against the Night

by CATONGARVIEmedia
Views: 41,894    Faves: 258    Comments: 17

Do not go Gentle into that good night

With darkness falling so soon and cold weather closing in, the fall signifies the end of the riding season for most. For those of us who work, we can no longer ride late into evenings, left to only ride on days off, this isn't enough. Fall brings more moisture in the air and the trails are always nice and tacky, there is less traffic, we’re in peak riding shape, it’s just the cold dark that holds us back…

The days are getting shorter and the nights longer which means it s the season for night rides. Charge up the lights and get out there.

There’s only so long we can stay stagnant, stay afraid to plunge headlong into the abyss. Embracing our fear of the unknown, we can no longer surrender to the black dark night. Charging, fearless, we ride. Moon lit and star stuck I recite the infamous words of Dylan Thomas as my tires tear through the fallen leaves. “Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.”

Rage against the night

Rage against the night

Rage against the night

Rage against the night

Video: Caton Garvie & Carson Gray
Photos: Robb Thompson
Article: Josh Palmer
Video Riders: Noah Brousseau & Caton Garvie
Photo Riders: Caton Garvie & Terence Giesbrecht

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68 Comments
  • 83 2
 hitting jumps like that at night....BALLS
  • 50 3
 With a proper light on your helmet it's almost like riding in daytime, just more exciting Smile . You should try it if you can!
  • 19 3
 2000 lumen ebay lights are sickkkk
  • 7 2
 hellza yeah! i got a 3400 lumen for $36 big ones and work awesome.

I know i know before anyone says its not really "3400" lumens, I get it, but its still bright as shit.
  • 7 0
 What is the Intel on these eBay lights? Knock-offs, no name? Can you give me a source?
  • 1 0
 @kanioni yeah I run some serious Nite Rider lights, and I would agree brighter than day; I guess I don't have BALLS period, haha.
  • 3 0
 Jet Lites are where its at (and american made)!!! Great video
  • 3 0
 Deal extream.com
  • 1 0
 I think it's been rebranded as wow.dx.com now...?

Are they as good as expensive lights? No.
Are they 1/10th of the price? Yes!
Are they superb for the minimal outlay and highly recommended for people wanting to try night riding? Yes!

EBay has loads too, and shipping tends to be shorter as lights are in the same country, although you will pay a small premium over those direct from China...

I wouldn't be too seduced by the power output thought, as it'll drain your battery quicker, and always have 2 (helmet and bars) in case one fails or runs out of battery, etc.

They tend to have a very pronounced spot in my experience, and the batteries drain much quicker. That is where the money goes on better lights, and it depends on the individual as to whether it's better for them and affordable enough to be a worthwhile investment...
  • 1 1
 www.dx.com even...
  • 2 0
 the dx ones are more money and they take 4 weeks to arrive the ebay ones take 3 days and are half the price ive got two and its just like riding in the day www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-Lumens-CREE-XML-XM-L-T6-LED-Cycle-Bike-Bicycle-Rechargable-Head-Lights-Lamp-/121354672692?pt=UK_SportGoods_CyclAcces_RL&hash=item1c414d5a34
  • 2 0
 Gemini makes an awesome light. I have been using the Xera for 4 years now. This system cost around $200 with the big battery [4 hours on full]. You can use the light for more than just bike riding. I use it for running as well, with the small battery attached to the head strap or a long cable with the battery in a pocket near my waist. The light does more than just ride with your bike.

gemini-lights.com
  • 1 0
 ebay lights are the same as them Gemini lights I like the petzl nao for running kayaking and climing
  • 1 1
 @K-D-M Got mine on amazon. It's a magicshine MJ-808u which puts out an awesome 1100 lumens for a great price (in the mid $80 range if I remember correctly). The only complaint is the mounting system doesn't work with all my helmets as it is a strap(sold separately) but it comes built to worn on the bars just perfect
  • 1 0
 Practice how you play right?!?!
  • 1 0
 Lunpine Lights, Their Expensive but its a true 4200 Lumens.
  • 43 2
 Title totally had me thinking that rage against the machine would be the soundtrack
  • 25 6
 If your title is Rage Against... then soundtrack choice should be RATM... nothing else!
  • 8 5
 Word
  • 22 2
 In case you havent seen it...here you go

m.youtube.com/watch?v=GhCJiQ3jTyQ
  • 5 1
 a-fucking-men
  • 1 0
 @Narro2: Awesome! a guitar made out of a Trek Y Frame... I still got a Y11 Frame at home..was thinking of doing a couch table with it, but a guitar is even better!!!
  • 1 0
 According to my calculations.... i just got me a new set of wheels man...
  • 9 1
 This was AWESOME! Noah Brousseau and Caton are ripping it up! I love my Niteriders and sometimes use 3600 lumens on the bars and 3600 on the helmet for 7200 lumens total!!! They're so bright because in comparison I think my truck is 3000 lumens.
  • 8 2
 Dylan Thomas getting the props he deserves! Big up the Welshman!
  • 5 0
 "Darkness falling and cold weather closing in" - Don't know what your talking about.
  • 1 0
 Haha damn straight daylight savings kicked in for us down under, extra hr of light and summer around the corner.
  • 4 0
 Be doing tons more night riding when summer's here...too freaking hot in the day...whoever goes first on the trail is the spider collector....
  • 1 0
 Bought these off of Amazon a couple weeks ago. Awesome lights for the price. My other light is a Magic Shine and these rival it. Well recommended.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00F5QJ5UA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  • 2 1
 One of the best examples of a rite ride i have seen to date. Exelent use of lites to lite up the fore ground.
Cree LED bulbs get a maximum 100 lumens per watt. The most powerful Cree LED is 10 watts. 3 :10 watt bulbs gives you 3000 lumens. Here is the catch: if you run the bulbs at full power the LED,s burn out earlier.
  • 6 2
 Into the darkness...I love fall riding. Great job on the edit.
  • 2 1
 Niterider lights are awesome. I have a Lumina 650 and a pro 1500 for my handlebar and an Enduro 2200 for my head. I have never had an issue with them and all the people at Niterider are awesome. Highly recommend them!
  • 4 2
 Awesome looking photos! What sort of Lumens do the lights in the video have?
  • 5 2
 seems like a billion when you look straight at 'em
  • 4 3
 Ok, so now I need lights. Anyone know a good one to get for this kind of riding (model)?
  • 4 3
 i prefer the magic shine lights...best bang for buck imo. the nite rider lights look pretty dope too because there are no wires or battery, it's all built in.. thats what these lights are in the video, probably the 750 lumen model. this edit is rad! i just went on a night ride the other night and this video captures the essence so perfectly.
  • 3 9
flag jedrzeja (Oct 16, 2014 at 16:00) (Below Threshold)
 15 lumen is even enough
  • 1 0
 Lol, I just came from a night ride, I am using a cheap $25 energizer headlight that I think is 150 lumens.. its plenty bright for most riding, I will need a brighter light when I get my new winter toy but otherwise this will do fine...

great video
Salute
  • 1 0
 i find it really unique how normally you see the riders body and can recognize them, whereas in this they are somewhat... mysterious?
  • 1 0
 Our weekly, after-work, Wednesday ride runs from 6 till after 9pm. This week was the first that we had to start with our headlamps on. Welcome fall!
  • 3 0
 Best night riding I've seen, unreal still images too. Props!!
  • 2 0
 Terrance has a look of fear on his face.night riding looks intense cool vid
  • 2 0
 lights have been on the list for 25yrs. this may be the tipping point. sweet vid lads
  • 4 0
 Do it! A single trail is really 2 trails in both directions and becomes 4 with night lights.
  • 2 0
 haha good reasoning
  • 3 0
 Well that´s what i call a VoD
  • 2 3
 Light & Motion are hands down the best and most well engineered lights on the market, period. Everything else is over hyped and "ok" while they work. I have the Seca 1700 and it's the same thing as riding during the day. Stunts are no problem at night anymore! And my friends with night riders and magic shines all learned the hard way which light was the best.
  • 1 1
 I can attest to the Light and Motion. When my riding buddy shows up with his L&M set up , you would think a SWAT team is staging a raid. I'm not sure what his wattage numbers are but his single handlebar set up was 500.00. Last season my shitty magic shine crapped out during a ride, and I just got in front of him and he completely illumintaed the whole trail area, except for my shadow, and I was able to finish my ride without a hitch.
  • 3 1
 whats that song called? and by who?
  • 1 0
 A remix of Iron - Woodkid.
  • 1 0
 You could mount a 5000 lumen flood light to a helmet and blind anyone and anything in your path.
  • 1 0
 I used to get sketched out by night riding but I this video successfully has persuaded me otherwise.
  • 2 0
 I'm still sketched out but the adrenaline adds to the ride!
  • 3 2
 Friggin Diggin it. Sweet!
  • 1 0
 I'm guessing slaughterhouse step-up?
  • 2 0
 song?
  • 1 0
 Woodkid - Iron
  • 4 3
 Debatably the most epic bike video ever made.
  • 1 0
 next stop, Whistler at night!!!
  • 2 0
 Third photo down bad ass
  • 2 0
 what is the song ?
  • 2 0
 Woodkid - Iron
  • 1 0
 If you have to ride at night the back of your head is definetly flat
  • 1 0
 song?
  • 3 2
 Impressive.
  • 1 0
 Cool
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