On September 21st I completed my 3rd Bun Burner Gold (1500 miles in less than 24 hours). I’m attempting to get the IBA Four Seasons Award by completing the same ride on each of the 4 on each of the 4 astronomical events (Solstice and Equinox). I only have the Winter Solstice to g after this one. I figured for the fall equinox a little bit of leaf peaping was in order so I planed a route that stayed entirely in New England. The route relies on the relatively high speed limits on I95 through Maine to keep the average speeds up. I’d originally planned to leave early in the morning on the 22nd, which would get me north of Boston before any traffic concerns arose. It would also have me in the more scenic northern areas during daylight. Unfortunately life didn’t co-operate and I needed to be home by the afternoon on the 22nd for my daughter’s taekwondo belt testing. In order to get the ride in I ended up leaving after work on the 21st, this put me in Boston late enough to avoid any real traffic, but unfortunately my entire time in Maine was as night. It was a little early in the season for leaves and the weather was overcast and dreary with the occasional showers, but there were still the occasional spectacular views. Over all the ride was pretty uneventful and the Super Tenere performed flawlessly. Now I just need to hope for good weather in December.