Solo ride after work. I started out slow, thinking I would keep it a pretty modest pace and not really knowing where I was going to ride. I headed up toward HP, not pushing it on the last climb. I continued over to Bernardo Center Dr and on to Carmel Valley Rd. On this climb, I got to talking with another rider who was also an HP employee. We stayed together on the first part of the climb, with me riding in front. On the second part, the guy pushed the pace, and I was working really hard to keep up with him. We rode together down to Camino del Sur, where I turned right and headed back toward home. I was keeping a decent pace, not scorching. I made okay time up the gradual climb into 4S Ranch and stayed on this road until Camino San Bernardo, where I turned left. I had the wind at my back until then, and it helped my pace. I got onto RB Rd and again rode fast with the wind at my back. The downhill section to W Bernardo Dr was really rough. That road needs a serious repaving. I then headed down to Aguamiel Rd and finished with the last little climb, going at a good pace.
Avg speed = 17.8 mph. Total mileage = 17.7 mi
Avg heartrate = 137 bpm
Total Elevation Gain = 800'
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