It’s getting hot. They predicted 100 degree weather today. I decided to get out as early as I could. I managed to get out before 8AM. The weather was bearable. The legs felt pretty good to start. I didn't bother checking the time at the summit of OTR. Probably good average time. The Banducci Wall had some traffic mitigation, otherwise was the usual grind-fest. The Alpine Forest was mostly steady tempo. I increased the intensity as I was counting off the speed bumps. I was at maximum over the top. I took a few moments to recoup and then headed around the backside of the Alpine Forest. I zipped the downhills, reaching 40 MPH. Then headed up to the summit of Banducci. I took a few moments to recover. Checked the GoPro battery, let traffic by, then headed back down the mountain. There was some traffic descending off the Banducci Wall, so I was a bit nervous and extra careful at the same time. As I was descending, I was contemplating adding the summit of Highline to my ride. I decided to go for it. The weather was holding up. After making it to the summit of Highline, I did the Buffalo Run route. I made my way back to OTR from there. Mostly fun and games. I pushed over Mariposa then shut it down after reaching the summit of Weston. Concentration was good. Patience was a bit better. The first few miles were the worst. Gear worked flawless, although the handlebar seems to dip if I hit a big bump in the road. I can hear a "Clack" noise. The handlebar rotates downward ever so slightly. So, I'll have to torque the bolts a bit tighter and see if that helps. Ailments, some hand numbness as usual when out of the saddle. Balance and form was good. Nutrition was good. I'm learning that if I eat just before the ride, then drink water more than Gatorade. I went through most of my water and had a few sips of Gatorade. Other notes, I saw 3 cyclists today.