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Thx, I didn't mention, (I forgot), at the very end, neck hurt like heck too. Will check into exercises... ugh.
I think riding in the drops (which I really don't do since I started riding again) may have pushed my already extended position, which I am accustomed to, and like, into one that may put too much weight on my hands.
Usually that neck pain is from having to hold your head up at an unaccustomed angle, from having a lower position than usual. In my experience it doesn't take a whole lot of riding in that position to strengthen the neck muscles and improve the flexibility - a few hundred miles over time, maybe less - though I suppose neck exercises could also work.