Ride from home with Dave and John out Highland Valley to Ramona. On the very first hill, I felt really good at the start, then slowed down quite a bit around the middle of the climb. For the rest of the climbing section, I did it but didn't feel like I was really riding well. I finished feeling strong, then waited for Dave and John before continuing on. From this part of the ride on, I pushed the pace whenever I could and felt like I had good legs. Maybe it was the better energy transfer using my old pedals. Headed out Dye Rd and around that loop to Warnock Rd, connecting to San Vicente Rd and back to the 78. I pulled away from the others on the small climbing sections of the 78 leaving Ramona, then pedaled steadily and hard in some places on the downhill, working to make good speed going downhill, which I don't do very much at all. Got to the bottom in one piece and waited around the Bandy Canyon Rd turnoff for Dave and John. Then we continued on the 78 past the Wild Animal Park and to Via Rancho Pkwy, where we took a left and headed up and out of the valley. On this section, I felt really good, like the wind was pushing me up the gradual climb. Back home by BVP and across the freeway. Good ride all around for me.
Average speed = 17.5 mph. Total mileage = 40.1 mi
Average heartrate = 149 bpm
Total elevation gain = 1700'
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