Solo ride after work, planning at the beginning to take it fairly easy. Headed through the neighborhood and out RB Rd to Camino del Sur. The wind was coming in from the west, and it was brisk, so it was a challenge riding into it. I kicked up the cadence when a guy passed me on the downhill before the bridge and little uphill section. I caught up to him on the hill, but he passed me and left me in the dust after we got to the flats. I turned on San Dieguito Rd and took it over to El Camino Real. Made decent time on the flat section past Fairbanks Ranch. On the uphill section of El Camino Real heading south, I had a good tailwind to help push me, and I kept my pace near 11 mph for the whole way. It was fast down to the 56 bike trail, and the wind generally helped me back to Carmel Valley Rd. I took this road all the way to Dove Canyon Rd, fast up to Camino del Sur and slowing on the small climbing sections around Black Mountain Rd. Back to RB Rd via Dove Canyon Rd, with a solid effort up to Camino San Bernardo. I rode fairly fast back home, taking the route through the neighborhood and working it on Matinal Circle. Near the end of the ride, I could feel the tightness and tiredness in my legs from softball and yoga the previous two nights.
Avg speed = 17.8 mph. Total mileage =30.8 mi
Avg heartrate = 140 bpm
Total elevation gain = 2210'
