Today was a real cold day. In the upper 30's, winds from the North West. When I got up in the morning, I noticed that the skies were clear and sunny. Although the air temperature was cold. My initial thought was that it would be a good day to go to WS. After doing the usual breakfast and morning nap, I got up and noticed that the clouds were starting to roll in. I suited up. 2 base layers, Arms, legs, skull, face mask, full gloves, double socks. When I got out, the weather felt cold, but I had yet to warm up. After reaching OTR, the warmth in my body started to rise. I decided to do an improv ride today. I went to the Banducci summit, top of Highline and top of WTR. I felt good for most of the ride. I'm not sure what it was, but I felt better today than the previous ride. I'm wanting to say that it was partially due to not wearing a jacket. I was able to keep moderate to good tempo for most of the ride. There were some places where I lifted the pace fairly high. Most notably on the return trip. My concentration was right on the money. I was in the zone for most of the ride. Something about the cold that invites a seemless mind set, I guess. Balance and form was much better today. I felt so awkward on the previous ride. Ailments were next to none. Just the usual cold extremities from the cold weather. Gear worked perfect today. Other notes, there was some wet patches, a bit of snow and ice when I made my way up and down Banducci. I made it nice and safe, not danger moments. Just smart riding. I saw no other riders today.