Fuel EX 98. Sunny, cool but comfortable in the low 60's up into the low 70's by the end of the ride, moderate NE winds. A rare Even day trail direction ride, started off on the East side then over to the West side and down for several laps. Saw 6 dear and about 10 other riders - the number of riders was the rare part, most of those spotted were parked shooting the shit at the trail junctions. The dear were unusual - second set was a Doe mama with her tiny fawn, that stopped and scoped me out for a bit while the mama took off. She was a big one, easily as tall as me and she didn't go far. Third sighting was right in the middle of the trail - see pics. A rather small and scraggly doe that didn't want to move - I got within a few feet of her, close enough to smell her scent. When I tried to pass around her she trotted off ahead and stayed there for a quarter mile or so leading me on. As she finally jumped off the trail I spotted a young buck. Beautiful conditions for a ride today, dry and dusty and comfortable temps. Lots of cars with bike racks in the parking lot. Full on Spring conditions in the woods with dappled shade throughout, trails tacky and dusty in spots, plenty of climbing Stopped in to the Assembly for some wings and rehydration, great as always.