Time trial loop in the morning with John and Dave, starting from Dave's house. Dave had taken off the weights he has been riding with for the past 6 weeks or so. Our pace was slower than usual, since we were saving strength for the Tour de Poway coming up on Sunday. On the small climb up to Poway Rd, Dave really ate my lunch. I couldn't keep up with him, and he left me gasping. Wow! We pretty much stayed together down Poway Rd, then separated some on Sabre Springs Pkwy. Again, Dave headed out, but was able, just barely, to hang onto his wheel. Seesaw action on Ted Williams Pkwy, then we motored up to the hospital on Pomerado Rd, averaging over 20 mph up this slight incline. On the downhill near Dave's house, he put on a burst of speed that was really impressive and that I couldn't match. Alas. Finished in 53:58.
Total mileage = 17.3 mi.
Elevation gain = 620'
Average heartrate = 155 bpm
