Easy ride from home, with Dave and Jim. We headed out through Westwood to RB Rd. It was warmer at the start than previous days. Up to Dove Canyon Rd, which we took over to Carmel Valley Rd. Up this little grade, then onto Black Mountain Rd, which we took all the way over to Miramar Rd, the last little section being on Kearny Villa Rd. I felt strong throughout this section and really kept my pace low to not get too far ahead of the others and basically stay with them on the flat and downhill sections. Jim hadn't been riding much recently, so his pace was slower than normal. We took it easy up Pomerado Rd, although I pushed it on the little climb at the top. On the Pomerado Rd section, we all stayed pretty much together, keeping the pace lighter. All the way down to the freeway, then back up by the park, where I stretched it out on that little hill. The overall distance for the ride was a little less than I had planned, so later on I rode my bike over to the library to pick up a book on reserve.
Avg speed = 16.3 mph. Total mileage = 31.6 mi
Avg heartrate = 137 bpm
Total elevation gain = 1370'
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