The cooling trend has continued. When I got out, it was in the 60’s. Winds from the North West. I wore arms, knees, thick base layer and some newspaper in the jersey. I also brought a head cap for good measure, but I ended up not needing it. My Garmin watch was out of batteries. I had to make up my mind. I ended up charging it with a battery bank and stashed it in my saddle bag so that I could wear it on the way back. The legs felt ok to start. I made it to the summit of the descent in good average time. I cruised the downhill and put in two modest digs on the risers. After reaching the base, I headed back. I stopped at the Chavez Center to remove my knee warmers as they were riding down as usual and it was also getting warmer. Turned out to be fine. I stopped once more for a bio break in the bushes. After that it was non-stop climbing. The landmarks went quick. As I was approaching the summit, I tried to guess how many more songs I would need to reach the top. I ended up making it there with one song. I was pushing it, reaching near max going over the top. After reaching the summit, I recovered on the bike and headed back home. I shut it down at the top of Weston.

Concentration was good. I had stuff to think about. Patience was so so as I was descending to Keene. It got better as the climb progressed. Balance and form felt good. Nutrition was good. I had a bowl of oatmeal, half a banana, and some grapes for breakfast. I drank most of my Sport drink, no water. Gear worked flawlessly. I have to swap out the power meter battery and oil the chain. Other notes, no cyclists today. There were some visitors at the Loop Monument when I was on my way back.