1-31-09 Ride

Ride with Dave and John from John's house out to Scripps-Poway Pkwy and up to the 67. It was cool at the start but not cold. Going down the 67 toward Lakeside, I lost a glove, but John saw it and retrieved it. Around Vigilante/Moreno to Willow, then a short stretch back on the 67 to the Lakeside Ave turnoff, where we followed Lakeside and Riverside to El Nopal, then over to Mast via Los Ranchitos. Out Mast until we connected over to Mission Gorge, which we took all the way over to Qualcomm Stadium. The climb up Mission Gorge wasn't bad at all. Riding north on Mission Village Dr by the stadium was really steep, particularly at the start. It was short but pretty tough. Turned on Ruffin, and followed this road to Aero Dr, then back on to Ruffin, which we took all the way back to Miramar Rd. Up Pomerado to the crest, then back via Cypress Canyon Park Dr and Angelique. Somewher on Kearny Mesa, I think I got a slow leak in my front tire, and it was getting pretty low by the top of Pomerado. Was able to make it back to John's house.
Average speed = 17.1 mph. Total mileage = 44 mi.
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/san-diego/706288480783

1-28-09 Ride

Exercise cycle at work for 30 min on fitness program 1 at level 9. Had been riding a similar profile at least once a week for the previous several weeks, working up to level 9.

1-25-09 Ride

Solo ride starting from church and heading out Grand to BVP, then over to East Valley Pkwy. Went over to Lake Wohlford Rd, then up this road, following it by Valley View Casino to Valley Center Rd. Down Valley Center Rd to Lilac Rd, which I took. I intended to follow this road and cross over I-15 using the big bridge, but I missed the turn, which I think was at West Lilac Rd. I ended up going toward Pala Casino. By the time I realized that I had missed my turn, it was really too late to turn back, so I gritted my teeth and kept heading toward Pala. The last stretch of Lilac Rd was really sketchy, as was a little piece of packed dirt road that I used to get over to the 76. Once on the 76, I headed west, and that 5 miles of road seemed a lot longer. Got onto old 395 and climbed slowly up, by the bridge, then back down by Gopher Canyon and Lawrence Welk Village. I was looking for some kind of quick mart to get something to eat but couldn't find one. Climbed up, again slowly, to Deer Springs, then made my way back through Escondido and home. At the very end, my legs were starting to complain. After I got home, I couldn't stand for very long without having to sit down and rest my legs. Recovery was still pretty quick.
Average speed = 16.1 mph. Total mileage = 58 mi.
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/escondido/800255583208

1-17-09 Ride

Solo ride from home out Azucar to Matinal and up to RB Rd. Out to Camino del Sur and over to the 56 bike path, which I took down to El Camino Real, then over Carmel Valley Rd to the coast. South on PCH and up the inside route of Torrey Pines. Out and over Genesee to Eastgate Mall, which I took to Miramar Rd. Up this to Pomerado, then all the way down to I-15 and back via RB Community Park. I felt a lot better on this ride than the last time I had ridden it, with Dave.
Average speed = 17.6 mph. Total mileage = 47 mi.
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/san-diego/909106427723

1-4-09 Ride

Ride, starting at noon, with John and Dave from my house. Out around the east side of Escondido, BVP to Citrus/El Norte to Broadway. Over Country Club/Borden to Mulberry, then Mission. To Rancho Santa Fe Rd, then out San Marcos/Palomar Airport to just before El Camino Real, where we turned around and headed back to RSF Rd. Down this road to San Elijo Rd, which we took into San Elijo Hills and connected up to Elfin Forest. Back to Escondido this way. This route is actually quite scenic and not hilly. Uphills are generally gradual. Elfin Forest to Hale, then to 9^th by the Home Depot. Back via Valley Parkway to Via Rancho and over to Pomerado. Up to Dave’s house for a breather (John was looking tired), then continuing up Espola to Twin Peaks, where we turned and headed back toward Pomerado. Last gradual climb up to Pomerado, then sped down to the turn-off for Dave’s. I went home solo, taking RB Rd. and Bernardo Center/Duenda. Felt good all the way through the ride, no soreness or tightening of muscles. Cycle computer said 62.7 mi and 17.3 mph, route read as 62.1 mi. Calculated calorie burn of 2817.

http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/ca/san%20diego/346587813158

1-3-09 Ride

Ride in the morning from home with Dave. Up Aguamiel to see if Jim was going to ride (no). It had rained in the night and the streets were wet, but it wasn’t raining when we started. Down and over Duenda/Poblado to Matinal, then up to RB Rd, which we took to Camino del Sur. Down this to Carmel Valley Rd, right and over to Del Mar Heights Rd. Took this to El Camino Real, then over to Via de la Valle. Here is when it started to sprinkle on us, off and on for the rest of the ride. Up Via del la Valle to Paseo Delicias/Del Dios, which we took up. It was the first time riding this way for Dave. Felt good on the climb, although I was soaked and extremely dirty. Continued to Valley Pkwy, which we took over to Centre City. Around here, I noticed that my rear tire was low, had a slow leak. Back via normal route, although the flat tire slowed me down. Got home and fixed it that evening, also switched front and rear tires and mended a couple of inner tubes. Average speed was 17.4 mph, and total distance was 39.5 mi, according to route map.

http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/ca/san%20diego/346587813158