It's the coolest thing isn't it?

There was absolutely no warm up -- went uphill steeply right off the bat, and didn't stop for a loooonnng while. I had to stop first to strip off my jacket (overheated fast), then stopped for the leg-warmers, then stopped to take off my gloves (even those were hot!). After that, I was fairly comfy just in a base layer, ls jersey, and shorts
That sounds very familiar! There's nothing like taking a steep switchback that once terrified you. I dream about bikes and trails all the time. What did I ever do before this?