Ride with Dave, then Jim and Dave, after getting home from our La Jolla weekend. Started at my house and headed out through Escondido on Centre City Pkwy to Mission Ave, where we turned left and rode over to Barham Dr. Took this to Twin Oaks Valley Pkwy, then headed over to Deer Springs and back onto Centre City Pkwy. I was feeling good and pushing the pace throughout this portion of the ride, including a fast climb up to the I-15 overpass, where the wind was at my back. Back through Escondido, turning right on Felicita to go past the park and get onto Via Rancho Pkwy. Over the freeway and to Jim's house using normal route, where we met up with him and headed over Duenda/Bernardo Center Dr to RB Rd, then to Pomerado Rd. Took this up to Scripps-Poway Pkwy. I slowed my pace down somewhat but still kept it going during this portion. Once on Scripps-Poway, I slowed further, conserving energy for the climb to the top. Turned around once we got to the 67, then reversed this portion of the course to get back home. On the stretch of Pomerado going back, I really slowed down and still had to wait a number of times for Jim and Dave to catch up. I suspect that they were worn out from the previous day's ride. I also talked to a guy with a mohawk on a fat tire 10-speed who was making pretty good time up Pomerado. Felt good at the finish, tired legs but not a lot of soreness and no cramping. I hope I am ready for the Stagecoach Century! It's got a little less than twice the mileage and twice the total elevation gain. Should be a challenge.
Average speed = 17.4 mph. Total mileage = 59.6 mi
Average heartrate = 143 bpm
Total elevation gain = 2400'
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