Ride from home after work. I was still sore in my hamstrings from the previous day's kettlebell workout, and it was a chore just getting myself psyched up to start out. Headed up Aguamiel Rd and up W Bernardo Dr, not really burning up the pace but not slacking off either. Over to Bernardo Center Dr, connecting to Camino del Norte. This tiny climb went pretty fast, and I turned on Carmel Mountain Rd. Right again on Rancho Carmel Dr, which I took until it turned into Sabre Springs Pkwy, over to Poway Rd. I had originally planned on a fairly short ride but was feeling pretty good after getting most of the climbing out of the way in the early part of the ride. Up to Pomerado Rd, where I benefitted from a tailwind all of the way to RB Rd, where the wind started to shift. Down to the freeway, and I was over 20 mph for nearly all of my time on Pomerado Rd. Back home the normal way, with a pretty decent finish, although I was slow riding into the wind up the little hill before the park.
Avg speed = 18.8 mph. Total mileage = 19.7 mi
Avg heartrate = 150 bpm
Total elevation gain = 590'
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