I have the exact same issue this weekend, I have to do 2 very big very dangerous things, one of which I have to do at about 7.30am due to security, so I won't be warmed up, and I'll feel like crap.
But it IS for the video, I'd say on a casual ride, if you're THAT worried then it's probably not worth it. But yeah always check your bike over, I've broken countless things over the years, but luckily it's always on a run up or a pre load.