Strafford, Vershire, West Fairlee, Thetford, Fairlee, Bradford, Corinth, Topsham, Newbury, Ryegate, Groton, Peacham, and Barnet

Miles: 65. About 60–70% on dirt roads

Totals to date: 113 miles and 21 towns

My ride: An array of dead animals, especially squirrels and skunks. No dogs to escape but almost dumped my bike when I hit a newly graded patch while going downhill. Instincts kept it upright after a few fishtails and weaving back and forth. Instincts also kicked in when I heard a tree falling to my right. I pedaled like hell and when the tree fell it missed me by two feet! That’s a first. Made one wrong turn that added miles but gave me one of the best downhills I’ve ever had; Newly paved road, not one car, few miles at steady 20 mph, just the right curviness. Worth the extra miles. Charged one battery for 15 minutes, and with that it made it all but the last ten miles, when I changed over so I could up my speed and finish before dark.

Another bluebird day with perfect temps for riding, mountains aglow with autumn colors, numerous waterfalls, ponds, lakes, and streams. Doesn’t get much better.