and a short way beyond. Returned with Dan and Ellen while the rest continued up and around the loop. Still hot, dry, and smokey.

Back on the bike path. They brought in some kind of grinding machine and leveled off the worst bumps on the old Talent section. Much better.

To Medford. Got kind of lost trying to find the route from Barnett to N. Phoenix Rd. First ride with Andy and Dan in a long time.

Getting dark too early to get in anything much longer after work. Still quite warm though, but a little smokey. Rolled over 10,000 miles on the Giant.

Easy 20 miles

Was planning to go out 66 but forgot my rear view. Ran into a touring group from Canada that was doing the whole Southern Oregon loop from Rosebudg to Crater. I'm missing all the big September rides again this year.

Some dead ends and up to the Manor. Nice cool labor day.

Started at Gold Hill. Sam's Valley, Antioch Rd., Evans Creek, Wimer over the new old covered bridge, Rogue River, Gold Hill. Much cooler with gusty winds. Felt like fall.

Hot day but cooled off later. Varied the route.

Hot day but cooled off later. Varied the route.