Tough day. Boston Main closed due to hauling. Security guard O.K., but I made a poor decision by trying to detour up Forbidden Plateau mountain bike trails. Hike a bike! Burped front tire and had a puncture!

A couple of steep river crossings and lots of climbing!

My phone crashed and GAIA GPS lost ALL data, except (luckily) one basemap (Backroad Mapbooks) and I was able to import my route. Annoying to lose photos and the track from today.

I nearly had to resort to navigating off of my inReach, which is why we have backups. More lessons learned!

Tired!

Only 1/2 hour to Mount Washington in the morning. I didn't realise I was so close when I stopped last night. I was pushing to arrive for a beer and a burger last night, but instead the best I could do was day-old pizza, sausage rolls and coffee. No complaints!

Really fun day of riding, some tough climbs though. Descending to Buttle is stunning and great fun! Camping at an old campground on Buttle Lake, which is a beautiful spot.

Lots of my gear is breaking - two bike bags, a split bag rack and phone won't charge etc etc!

Finally some good food! Breakfast in Thasis was well deserved. Interesting town... quiet.

Boogie back the way I came. Carly and Monty met me to end my trip. We finished the day by the fire with some ciders.