The weather was great today. I think I got out around 10:30ish. I slept in an extra hour after breakfast. The winds were from the North-West and the temperature around 75ish. I wore the basic kit. I felt pretty good from the start. It didn't take much time to get warmed up. I made it to the top of the descent in around 11 minutes. I wasn't pushing, so that was a good average time. The descent was mostly fun and games. After reaching the base of the climb, I started modest. My legs felt pretty good, so I was able to lift the tempo just a bit until I got to the tough parts. I held a tempo of no less than moderate through out the climb and I got out of the saddle frequently. Concentration was spot on, my mind wasn't deviating much from my focus. Balance and form was good. Ailments consisted of some minor saddle soreness and right hand numbness. Gear is working flawless. Other notes, I saw a Red Tail Hawk as I started the return climb. I pulled over to take a photo, but it flew away before I could get a shot off.