Ride from home with Dave. Headed up Centre City into Escondido. On the freeway section after the mall, I put a little distance between us and kept it past Felicita. We rode together from here out to the climb section near Deer Springs, where I separated again. Stayed together all the way to the beginning of the climb up 395 to the top by West Lilac Rd. The initial section was steep, and the section over the freeway was steeper than I remembered it. But it wasn't as steep in the latter sections. Waited for Dave at the turn, where we took a brief break before continuing on. The portion of the route on West Lilac Rd was more hilly than I remembered it, with lots of going either uphill or downhill. Turned right when we got to Lilac Rd, and this section was more of the same. At the point where Old Castle Rd connected in, we had to do a long, gradual climb, and I again separated. Took a right on Valley Center Rd and headed up the small crest (steeper than I remembered) before going down the grade into northeast Escondido. Turned on BVP and headed back toward home. At this point in the ride, I was tired enough that Dave was keeping up with me but not getting ahead. Finished by going across Lake Hodges and up the hill before the park (pretty slow, but no pain). I was beat at the end, but I didn't have any muscle cramping. Legs tired throughout the day.
Average speed = 17.5 mph. Total mileage = 46.0 mi.
Average heartrate = 152 bpm
Total elevation gain = 2100'
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