Hello everyone- I ventured out to do my first "cold" ride yesterday. In Atlanta that would be about 55-60 degrees yesterday and a bit windy. I had on my arm warmers, no leg warmers under my shorts- it was a bit chilly for the first 4.5 miles but bearable. At the last part of the ride which I have now dubbed "Hamburger Hill", I hee hawed my way to the top breathing through my mouth, sucking in air.I can't drink water while riding so that made it a bit more difficult.

At mile 5 I noticed a very painful earache beginning that was almost dizzying.
My jaw was beginning to hurt as well. I don't know if I was too tense on the last hill climb by clenching my jaw and not relaxing my shoulders enough, but the pain in my ear made the thought of an additional 5 miles intolerable. Any ideas or tips on cause or prevention? Anyone experienced this?