9.5 miles Tuesday morning, 9.8 miles yesterday evening. Two different loops of gravel roads, both peaceful and relaxing. Passed only 2 cars on Tuesday, and 3 yesterday leaving the miles of roads almost exclusively to me and my bike. Yesterday's ride was about 8pm to bypass the 90° high humidity daytime temp, about a half hour before sunset, just as the wild animals are starting to appear. Saw numerous deer grazing in roadside fields, and two small fox cubs exploring the sides of the gravel road. They didn't see me at first, being intent upon their exploration. It took a few seconds for them to catch sight and stare at me before they decided it would be best to jump into the underbrush and disappear before my bike reached them. No time for me to grab my phone for a photo. Maybe next time. Had to push a bit faster towards end of the ride to make it home by dusk. Legs are already feeling stronger.