The weather cooled down in the past few days. It was raining for the past 2 days and there was some snow in the local mountains. I wasn't sure how to dress for today's ride. I wore 2 base layers, arms and knees. I ended up removing the knee warmers and I think I could have gone with only 1 base layer. I felt pretty good from the start, but as usual, it took me to till the end of OTR to be properly warmed up. I kept a good tempo going up the Banducci wall. Recovered on the flats and did mostly moderate tempo to the summit. From that point it was fun and games till I reached the valley floor. I did mostly moderate tempo, but picked it up on some spots. I was able to do a push over the SS summit. I was on good time, reaching the tunnel in under 1:00. After exiting SS, I started the return at moderate tempo and picked it up a notch for the remainder of the ride through the farm lands. I reached Boss Hogs well under 1:20 hours. The last climb was done no less than moderate tempo. I gave it a push over the top. After that I recovered on the flats and fun and games after-wards. My concentration was good for the most part. Not perfect, I had to real in my focus here and there as I did have some minor lapses. Balance and form is coming along nice. I was constantly aiming for that zen sensation. Ailments consisted of some right hand soreness, lower back soreness and a hint of left calf soreness. I was constantly stretching to keep my back and legs in check. Gear is working perfect. I got my new Battery Bac Pac for my Gopro camera. Looks to be working perfectly. Will have to see how it fairs on longer rides. Other notes, I saw 1 other cyclist descending as I was climbing the Banducci wall. There are more markings at the entrance of SS pertaining to the up and coming fiber optic internet service.