Today's weather was nice and cool. Mid/Low 50's. Winds from the South East. An ideal day for WS n back. I felt good going out the door, but my back was sore from the beggining. I must have slept wrong or something. Nevertheless, I decided to complete the ride. I was having to mitigate the pain. My pace suffered, but at least I wasn't in too much pain. I cruised my way out to WS. Keeping the tempo nice and steady. I was going into the wind, so it felt like I was crawling. I was concentrating on getting to the turn-around point because I knew the tailwind was going to make for a pleasant return trip. That proved to be the case. My back was still sore, but didn't impede my pace much. Concentration was very good. Few lapses. Balance and form felt good, considering my condition going into the ride. Ailments consisted of lower back soreness, nothing much else. Gear is working great. Other notes, no other cyclists today.