The weather is ideal. Around mid 70's, winds from the North West. Perfect for going to Keene. I wore the standard summer kit. I made it to the top of WTR in good average time. I cruised the downhill and put in two digs on the risers. After reaching the base, I took a few moments to recover, I checked the Di2 Rear Derailleur charge cover. It was dangling, so glad I checked. The ascent went quick. The climbing legs were there from the start. The landmarks went quick. After reaching the Upper Loop, the morale felt better. I was doing in and out of the saddle efforts to keep the tempo going. Mostly moderate tempo. I guessed how many songs to the summit, and I was spot on. I was near max going over the top. After cresting the summit, I took a few moments to recover and headed back home. I put a modest dig to the top of Weston where I shut it down.

Concentration was good. I had stuff to think about and the morale was good. Balance and form felt good. Nutrition was good. I had a bowl of oatmeal and half a banana for breakfast. I fed the other half of the banana before departing. Ailments were the usual hand soreness. My right knee was hinting on soreness as I was nearing the summit, but never escalated or detracted from my tempo. Gear worked flawlessly. Other notes, there were some people at the Loop Monument as I was descending. There were friendly motorists offering waves.