Solo ride in the morning, leaving fairly early. I kept my pace down throughout this ride, and my legs were feeling tired from the previous three days of exertion. Headed over to W Bernardo Dr and up RB Rd, over to Camino del Sur. Over to Carmel Valley Rd, slow and steady up the slight uphills. I turned right on Black Mountain Rd and went down to Stargaze Rd, then took it up, slowly, to Laurentian Rd, turning left here and riding up to the end of this cul-de-sac. I felt fine here, no real difficulties, but I wasn't pushing the pace at all. Slowly back down to Black Mountain Rd, then left to take it over to Mercy Rd. The uphill section here before the freeway is deceptively steep in a couple of places. After the freeway, the ride up Scripps-Poway Pkwy is nice, not steep, just a steady gradual climb up. I turned on Springbrook Rd then again on Springhurst Rd, taking it down to Poway Rd. Over to Pomerado Rd, which I rode back to RB Rd. Then home via the W Bernardo Dr route. I rode a little faster in the latter part of the ride but still didn't push the pace much.
Avg speed = 15.4 mph. Total mileage = 27.8 mi
Avg heartrate = 123 bpm
Total elevation gain = 2110'
