Saturday, October 17, 2009

10-17-09 Ride

Ride with Dave and Jim from home out BVP to Citrus. Initial part of the ride was slightly chilly, but I knew it would warm up, and it did on BVP before Citrus. Citrus to El Norte Pkwy, then down to Ash, which we took over to Rincon. This is a nice road to ride, with a short little hill to present a challenge. Rincon/Country Club to Centre City Pkwy, then up to Deer Springs. I felt pretty strong going up this slight grade and kept my pace pretty swift. Down Twin Oaks Valley to Buena Creek, where we took a right. This is a really great road, particularly about a mile into it. Nice scenic downhill, ending up at Santa Fe/Mission Ave. Took this over to Las Posas, then San Marcos to Bent/Craven and the regular Barham route back to Mission. Connected to Washington, then to Centre City and back the normal way. This is actually a pretty good 40-mile training route, with no steep climbs and much of the effort concentrated in the first half. Felt really good at the end, with no soreness or cramping.

Average speed = 17.8 mph. Total mileage = 40.6 mi
Total elevation gain = 1250'
Average heartrate = 155-160 bpm
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