Great weather today. Warmer than the previous ride, but still nice and cool. My legs felt average at the start. It took a while to get warmed up. My concentration is improving. It felt good today. My body felt responsive enough to maintain a good steady pace. When the gradient got steep, I employed the gear selection talk. It helped alot. Towards the end of the ride, my mind started to drift a bit. I made the conscious effort to think gear selection talk. It helped alot. I think I'll be keeping this technique indefinitely. Ailments consisted of some mild left hip soreness, some mild lower back soreness. Stretching kept it in check. Balance felt good, not great. The shoes remain the same stance I set it to from the previous ride. I think it feels better than the wider stance. Gear is working well, no issues. The new GoPro housing worked flawless. I got new ear buds by Sony. They work great! I can now play my music at any volume I desire. Other notes, no other cyclists today :(