The temperature is great! In the mid 50's. Winds from the South East. Not ideal wind conditions for Keene n Back. I did good time to the top of the descent. About 8 minutes. The descent was fun, with the tailwind. I was doing over 30 MPH most of the time. I put in two digs over the risers. I was trying to build up some speed on the straighter sections, but it just didn't feel safe. I topped out at about 42 MPH. I reached the base and headed back. I didn't get a chance to check my time, at that point. I wasn't too concerned because I knew I was nowhere near my PB for this ride. Quite the opposite. The climb went as planned. It was a game of patience and steady tempo. No rid-lining. I had some things to think about, so that helped. I was ticking over the landmarks in slow motion. But at least I was in my comfort zone. Concentration was good. Balance and form was good. Ailments, next to none. Gear worked great. Other notes, no other cyclists today. There was a stopped train wrapped around the loop. It was there when I was descending. And, still there when I was on my way back up. I pulled over to take some photos when I was descending.