Haven't done the full loop since last year, nevermind in the counter-clockwise direction. Can't say that the conditioning is mid-summer level but it's good enough for early May. Started off not really wanting to put out the effort but eventually the mental state and the physical matched up and things went well. Probably didn't hurt the first 7 miles really really trend downward. By the time the peak arrived at 18 that was alllll forgotten and all that could be contemplated was the effort from 8 to 18... Legs were ... ok. Finally breathing well enough where the fatigue in the leg muscles is noticeable, instead of gasping for air. Body was pretty glad to get off the bike at the end. This is longest dirt mileage this year.