Ride from work with the noon riding crew. Headed over to Bernardo Center, then took this all the way to Carmel Valley Rd and over to the bike trail. I was riding with the leaders going up the hill near Black Mountain Rd, and the fast guys took off after the climb. Some of them are impossible for me to keep up with, but they generally take off and gradually come back to the pack. On the bike trail, several guys took off on the gradual climb section. I caught some of them but not all. We gathered up at Camino del Sur, and here is where I did better, probably due to my recent riding. On the climbs and flats, I was out in the lead or chasing the leaders. On the gradual climb back into 4S Ranch and on RB Rd, I easily led the others. Not sure if they were riding slowly or just tired. Felt good to be out in front, very energizing.
Average speed = 19.2 mph. Total mileage = 21.1 mi.
Average heartrate = 158 bpm
Total elevation gain = 890'
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