Ride through Westwood to RB Rd, then down to Bernardo Center Dr/Duenda and over to Jim's house, where I met up with him, Dave, David, and John. We headed up Pajaro Way and over to Duenda, then to Matinal Rd via Cabela. Up this section again, taking RB Rd over to Dove Canyon Rd and down to Carmel Valley Rd. Up this hill, feeling okay and not pushing things too hard. Then the long downhill and easy ride to the 56 Bike trail, taking this down to El Camino Real. It was noticeably colder down on this section. Got on Carmel Valley Rd again and took it down to the coast. There is a little climb to the coast, then it continues as you head south toward Del Mar. John was riding strong throughout the ride, Jim lagging back, and Dave feeling it in his knees. We headed through Del Mar, then back on Via de la Valle to El Camino Real. Took this over to San Dieguito Rd, and we all stayed together on the flats. I felt pretty good on the climb out of Fairbanks Ranch, really working on the third section to have a strong finish. We gathered up again and headed back via Camino del Sur to RB Rd. The others headed back to Jim's house, while I continued over to Pomerado Rd, then went back home on Pomerado to W Bernardo Dr and the regular way. I went to Christine's Iyengar Yoga class afterward and was really sore the following day from over-exertion.
Avg speed = 16.8 mph. Total mileage = 43.5 mi
Avg heartrate = 140 bpm
Total elevation gain = 1540'
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