the flight there. then you will be ready to join the fun when you arrive. if you don't have a rental car you can take a shuttle to your hotel and they will keep your luggage until it is time for you to check in later that day. that is perfectly suited to you and your needs. even if you do not cycle that much at night it is worth being prepared, just in case you do find that it starts to get dark during your journey as you need to remain safe and make sure that you are seen. 