I think I will just make certain that I warm up slowly on the bike for a good 10 minutes. Where I live is perfect for that, as I have to cut through a good-sized park to get access to my country roads - and then focus on not forgetting to stretch post-ride.

It always takes me 4 or 5 miles actually on the bike just noodling along and getting comfortable in the saddle, getting my helmet mirror adjusted,running through a couple of gears, stopping and starting etc. That is no matter what time I ride. It's as much mental as physical.