Solo ride in the afternoon, after the weather finally cleared up. Had planned on riding for a longer distance in the morning, but it rained for most of the early part of the day. My heartrate monitor froze up again, so it was useless for this ride. Headed up Azucar Way and stopped by to wish Jim Garrett well as he recovers from a concussion and double vision suffered in a mountain bike accident. Rode toward work, with a noticeable headwind to fight. Turned on Bernardo Center Dr and then over to Camino del Norte. Took Carmel Mountain Rd to Rancho Carmel Dr and Sabre Springs Pkwy, where my pace started to pick up (either downhill or with a tailwind for much of the rest of the ride). Used Pomerado Rd to get over to Poway Rd (via Oak Knoll Dr), then took this all the way down to the freeway. On the section past the hospital, I averaged over 20 mph with the help of relatively fresh legs and a tailwind. Back home the normal way, putting in a big effort on the last little climb. I rode significantly faster than the time I tried this route in reverse on the previous Sunday. Hoping that means I'm starting to get back in cycling shape.
Avg speed = 17.8 mph. Total mileage = 19.9 mi
Total elevation gain = 590'
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