My DH and I got out for a 23 mile ride. I planned on going south so we wouldn't be facing the sun coming back, but I was horrified to find the road had fresh chip and seal. That effectively just leaves me 2 ways to ride with one being only 12 miles. There isn't many road in the area and most of them have a fresh coat of chip and seal. The sunflowers were in full bloom and gorgeous. My last ride on this road I saw a badger meandering across the road. Sightings of badgers are uncommon. DH said his Dad had run over a badger with a tractor and the animal just crawled away. Wish I as that tough.