September 20th, 2023

I was ready for a change. All summer I have enjoyed the same dirt road going through the farmland just outside my town.  I looked at the detailed roads map.  This map has allowed me to determine a route and I make an old fashion small paper  map to remind me where to turn.  Of course, I can look at my phone.  Old habits die hard.

My map worked great. I did not get lost. It was a good loop for me.

A view from the top of the hill.

This road had more up and downs than my regular route.  I did fine and I will do this loop again.

A weathered barn, but the roof looks brand new.

I got nervous taking this photo because the dog started barking.  I get uneasy when the dog barks.  I was in the public road so I felt a little safer.

There were many beautiful horse in the fields.

The properties were well taken care of along the way.  I saw several equestrian farms.  The weather was beautiful: clear sky with a few clouds and very calm.

The road condition was very good.

You never know what these dirt roads will be like.  Our weather has been dry and that helps.  The gravel quickly mixes into the dirt.  I felt that the condition were plenty fast.

I find that this bike works well on this road.

The tires are knobby and 2.1" wide.  The front shock smooths the bumps.  I have a suspension seat post and that takes some of the bouncing.  I added the rack this year and it is good to hold the jacket after it warms up.