I took off on the Corsa just after 7:00 this morning to try another version of the Martins Mill route. I had really planned on riding close to 100 miles, but it was already hot enough when I made my stop at Martins Mill at mile 38, that I decided to turn around there, so I’d have a bailout for a shorter distance if the heat was getting to me too much when I got closer to home.

That ended up being a good choice as I decided not to break off for more miles at the end. These sunny 100 degree afternoons can be a bit much, sometimes. I decided that with all these new (to me) scenic roads, I needed to start taking at least a few photos on these rides. I ended up with 75.3 miles today.

There are lots of beautiful farm ponds in Van Zandt County.

Redneck modern art.

Today’s route.