Thursday morning ride, taking the day off to use up some vacation, hang out with Emily, and pick Laura up from the airport. I've found that I'm pretty far from being in any kind of good cycling shape. It was pretty chilly (high 30's) at the start. Headed up Azucar Way through the neighborhood to RB Rd, then took this over to Camino del Sur. I was okay on the first little climb on this road but pretty slow getting up to Carmel Valley Rd. Rode over to the 56 bike trail, then took it down to Carmel Valley Rd, riding back toward home. This was the slowest part of the ride, as I was riding gradually uphill without much fitness to help me keep a good pace. It was painfully slow by Black Mountain Rd. Downhill, then over Dove Canyon Rd to Camino San Bernardo, still slow. Got over to RB Rd, which I took to Matinal Rd and back home through the neighborhood. I felt generally good during the ride, but it's going to take a while to regain my cardio and legs.
Avg speed = 16.5 mph. Total mileage = 24.5 mi
Avg heartrate = 152 bpm
Total elevation gain = 1020'
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/161406196
