Time trial, riding from home. John and Dave rode as well. I was determined to keep a modest pace, as I planned on riding with Joe in the afternoon. I was pretty much able to keep to the plan, even taking a steady pace up the grade to Poway Rd. I stayed with the others for the most part, with just a little separation on the small climbing sections. We made good time on Pomerado, and Dave passed me when I caught a light. I worked mightily to catch up with him and passed him just before the end, but I really had to go all out to get there. Finished in around 56:00.
Total mileage = 23.1 mi
Total elevation gain = 820'
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/4958719
Second ride was with Joe, leaving from church. Again, we started out with a modest pace, and I was able to keep it that way, not getting too far ahead of him and riding with him a fair amount. We headed up Grand Ave to BVP, then took this to E Valley Pkwy and connected to El Norte Pkwy. It was a pretty breezy day, with the wind coming generally out of the northwest. Headed over to Broadway and out to Jesmond Dene Rd. I kept the pace steady on this road and had a good finish. With the wind in our favor, we made good time getting back, although it seemed like we hit every light on Centre City Pkwy. I felt fine at the end, legs in decent shape. Neither ride during the day was a real stress.
Avg speed = 17.2 mph. Total mileage = 18.0 mi
Avg heartbeat = 148 bpm
Total elevation gain = 440'
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/54383188
