Ride from home to church using the normal 10-mile route via Oak Hill. The wind wasn't helping as much, and I wasn't pushing the pace super hard. Got to church with an average speed of 18.2 mph. Met up with Joe, who hadn't been riding much toward the end of the school year. Because of the wind, we headed over Broadway to Mission west. I kept the pace steady, not too fast for me but pushing Joe pretty hard. Over Barham to Craven and Discovery, which we took over to San Marcos Blvd. Turned left on Rancho Santa Fe Rd, which has a slight uphill, then a longer downhill, then another little uphill climb to San Elijo Rd. The uphill section on this road was easy, probably because the wind was helping. Then back to Escondido through Elfin Forest and Harmony Grove. On this section, particularly toward the latter part, the wind was a huge help. It may have been the fastest I have ridden this road. Back together with Joe, we rode through Escondido on Valley Pkwy and 2nd St, and it seemed like we hit every light just right. I rode home via Centre City Pkwy, and I thought it would be more challenging given the wind. It was relatively easy, although the ride across the lake was much slower because the wind was coming at me. Finished in good shape, no muscle cramping, soreness, or tiredness. This ride was relatively flat, no real climbs to contend with.
Avg speed = 17.2 mph. Total mileage = 41.5 mi
Avg heartrate = 145 bpm
Total elevation gain = 1210'
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