Not a great day at work. Needed a quick ride to decompress, so I started on the short loop route, and I started at a moderate pace. The wind wasn't as much of a problem as I had expected it to be, and I was riding pretty well. Got to Twin Peaks Rd and decided to keep going, so I rode down to Poway Rd and took a right to go down to Sabre Springs Pkwy. Pace was increasing, as I was in a good rhythm. Made good time on the Sabre Springs section, not screaming but a good, steady pace. Kept it going pretty much up to Carmel Mountain Rd. This section has a slight incline, so I was slowed down somewhat. I powered up the little hill after the turn onto Camino Del Norte, making it about 3/4 of the way up before I gassed. Even still, I rode pretty well here, and the rest of the way home was mostly downhill and fast. At the end of the ride, I had ridden harder than I originally planned but felt good.
Avg speed = 18.6 mph. Total mileage = 19.6 mi
Avg heartrate = 152 bpm
Total elevation gain = 690'
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