The weather has high clouds. Winds from the North West. I made the mistake in not bringing my headcap. My ears were cold for the duration of the ride. The legs were average to start. The coldness in my head detracted from the ride. I ended up putting a paper towel in my helmet to give just a bit of extra warmth. It made a difference. I made it to the summit of OTR in average time. The climb up The Banducci Wall was mostly a just get it done kind of thing. The Alpine Forest was more of the same. I was glad just to make it to the summit of Banducci. The descent was actually not as bad as I anticipated. I was expecting to be a popsicle in the head by the time I reached the base. Nevertheless, I made it back home in one piece. Concentration was so so. The cold biting down on the head was detracting. Otherwise, I was able to hold it together. Nutrition was good. No hunger signs. I drank most of my Gatorade. No water. Ailments were minimal, other than being cold in the head. Balance and form was pretty good. Gear was good, but the chain dropped on the inside of the rear cassette. Other notes, no other cyclists today.