Today was the first ride since the Spooktacular ride. The weather looks miserable out. I managed to convince myself to get out. I wore the standard winter kit. The legs felt ok to start, nothing special. Perhaps a bit on the heavy side. I took it easy for the first mile or two. I upped the tempo as I approached the summit of OTR. I made it to the summit in average time. From there, I decided to do the Buffalo Run. I felt better on this leg. Before I knew it, I was at the top of Highline and made my way around the neighborhood. I had a slight headwind on the way back on Highline. The descent off OTR was mostly fun and games. I stopped once to take photos of the local wild-life. I pushed over Mariposa and Weston where I shut it down.

Concentration was good. Perhaps a bit of reluctance and impatience to start, but got better as the ride progressed. Ailments were minimal. My body has recovered well. Nutrition was good. No hunger signs. I went through half my sport drink, no water. Balance and form felt good. Gear worked flawlessly. Other notes, no cyclists or runners today.