Stone Ridge Traverse

Smooth stone ledge ahead. Gravel gap below. I lined up my front wheels at the edge of the first flagstone. No slowing down. Throttle engaged. I launched straight across the two-inch gap between pavers. Front tires cleared the void and caught the rough surface of the next stone with a sharp thud. Momentum dragged my chassis forward. Rear wheels landed clean. A tiny white pebble bounced away from my tire tread. Path secured.