13 miles on the local gravel roads. Got on the bike mid morning (after feeding the horses) to beat the heat and the forecast thunderstorms. Chose a different set of roads today, closer to the mountains but still at the base where the big horse estates and valley-flat going are plentiful. Just me, 2 pleasant cyclists also doing the gravel roads but in the opposite direction, 2 friendly riders hacking at a relaxing walk on the grassy shoulders, and 1 tired looking farm truck already busy working, albeit at a slow pace, hauling hay. Very peaceful, 7 mph sightseeing ride with cool-ish breezes and clear air. The best kind of ride. Waiting for my new noseless saddle to arrive.