Annual Tour de Labor ride. This time, we decided to ride from John's house on the Barona loop, going up Scripps-Poway Pkwy. It was the four of us. I felt pretty good on this section, keeping the pace lower to conserve energy for later. Headed down the 67 to Lakeside, then over to Wildcat Canyon Rd. This climb started out okay. I felt good in the early parts, perhaps taking it too fast. When it got steep, I started to hurt. My lower back was really sore, and I was having real trouble pedaling. Got to the top of that climb and stretched while the others caught up. The stretching really helped, as it wasn't a problem for the rest of the ride. Took this road until it connected into San Vicente Rd, which led us back into Ramona. I think that Dave was hanging back somewhat for John, and Jim was really feeling strong. He kept up with me for much of the climb up to the crest at Mt. Woodson. I separated from him around the last half mile of the climb. We went back via the usual route, going pretty fast on the downhills. The last climb after crossing Pomerado Rd was slow for me, and Dave got out in front. I was pretty tanked by that time in the ride. Felt fine at the end, just tired and a little sore.
Avg. speed = 16.2 mph. Total mileage = 49.0 mi
Average heartrate = 151 bpm
Total elevation gain = 3020'
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