11-30-09 Ride

Exercise bike at work for 30 minutes, Fitness Program 1, at level 9.

11-27-09 Ride

Ride while staying up at Lake Arrowhead for Thanksgiving. We were staying by the golf course off of Grass Valley Rd, decent place. Weather was nice, although it was cool in the shady areas. Onto Grass Valley to Peninsula, then over to North Bay Dr, which I took to the 173 and headed north. There were signs saying that this road was closed ahead, but I was on it for at least 5 miles and it looked like it kept on going. Very good road to ride, hardly any traffic. Went past a gun club. The ride out was pretty much downhill, which made the ride back challenging. I turned onto Grass Valley Rd on the way back, and this had some steep sections. Took it all the way back to Peninsula, then over to North Bay Dr again, where I turned right and headed through Blue Jay out to the 18. Past the high school, then in toward Lake Arrowhead Village on the 173. This section was a nice ride, mostly downhill until just past the dam, where it climbed for a little bit. Over to North Bay Dr, where the climb was longer and steeper. Then back to the place we were staying.

I intended to ride on Saturday as well, but we woke up Saturday morning to 4" of snow on the ground. It was fun to walk around in, but I had real trouble getting out of the driveway on Sunday. Thanks to help from Mike and Scott, we finally got the car pointing down the driveway so we could leave.

Average speed = 14.5 mph. Total mileage = 28.6 mi.
Average heartrate = 153 bpm
Total elevation gain = 1890'
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/blue-jay/784125953378792926

11-24-09 Ride

Solo ride from work on the old extended loop, going out to Poway Rd and back. It was warm, and I had forgotten my sunglasses. I saw a group of riders on the way back, thought they might be the HP group, and rode to catch up with them. I did, and they were. I could hang with them okay, although a couple of the riders were much stronger than the rest, including me. Will try to get out and ride with this group more often.

Average speed = 18.1 mph. Total mileage = 16.5 mi
Total elevation gain = 620'
http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/ca/san%20diego/679125912373832912

11-17-09 Ride

Exercise bike at work for 30 minutes, at level 8 and 9.

11-14-09 Ride

Ride from home with John out BVP to Citrus, then around El Norte Pkwy to Broadway and up Jesmond Dene. Was a little chilly at the start, but it didn't take long for me to shed my jacket and full-fingered gloves. Up to Deer Springs and back via Twin Oaks Valley Pkwy. To Borden, by CSUSM, and then to Centre City Pkwy via Mission. Home the normal way. Felt good the entire ride, never really pushed the pace. I had gotten a new chain and rear gear cassette installed on Friday, and the shifting was much more solid. Still hearing a squeak when I pedal, and I now suspect it's the bearings in the pedals themselves.

Average speed = 18.1 mph. Total mileage = 34.9 mi.
Average heartrate = 148 bpm

Total elevation gain = 960'

http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/-san-diego/289125840277120327

11-13-09 Ride

Exercise bike at work for 30 minutes, at level 8.

11-11-09 Ride

Exercise bike at work for 30 minutes, mostly at level 8.

11-1-09 Ride

Time trial loop with Dave, riding from my house. We had agreed to take it easy on the route, and we did, riding together pretty much the whole way. The pace was perfect for me, and the weather was a joy. Finished in 56:11.

Total mileage = 23.1 mi
Total elevation gain = 820'
Average heartrate = 148 bpm
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/san-diego/854917700575