Ride from home with Dave and John. Headed over to Highland Valley Rd and up. Dave kept ahead of me in the first steep climb and finished about 20 seconds ahead of me. After that, I went ahead and stayed in front to the top of the climb. The middle section is a real killer, and I was slow going up that part. Other than that section, it wasn't really challenging. There is a steep section just by Eagles Crest, but it isn't long at all. Most of it is just slogging uphill. We gathered at the crest and rode as a group down to the 67 and up the first portion toward Mt. Woodson. Then John fell back and it was just me and Dave for a time, until he dropped off and I continued solo up to the crest by Mt. Woodson. The wind was at my back, and I really felt strong on this section of the ride. Then we rode pretty much together on the downhill section, with a little separation on the climb up to Poway Rd. Down the hill at Scripps-Poway Pkwy then back up, where we lost contact with John and waited for him. From there, we rode as a group on Pomerado, until I separated somewhat on the climb up to Twin Peaks. Turned left and took this road over to Bernardo Center Dr, then home via the route taking us by HP. I felt really good throughout this ride, which we had to cut short to get back in time for John.
Average speed = 16.9 mph. Total mileage = 37.8 mi.
Average heartrate = 154 bpm
Total elevation gain = 2120'
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