Trails at Lew Mo were very dry because we’ve had hardly any rain recently. Leaves are also starting to turn colors and fall down. Around every corner I had to be aware that I was turning in what is basically sand. So I made the best of it and sang,

“Ride with both eyes open
Gripping your handlebars tight …
Because the Sandman has come”

12 miles. 1526 feet elevation gain. Not going to post my time. LOL. But it is 1 mph faster than I did a month ago, which is faster than I did 3 months ago.