08-03-2013 Rides

Ride in the morning with Jim, John, and Dave, the first time in a long time that we had all ridden together.We left from home, my intention being to take it easy.  Headed over the freeway to BVP, taking it up to the 78.  I chased down a guy who was out in front of us on the freeway, but I didn't really try to catch him until we got past the high school..  I waited at the top of that little hill for everybody to gather up.  We got onto Citrus Ave by the 78, and it was John and I riding together on this section, with Dave and Jim trailing.  Took this road all the way to El Norte Pkwy, and we all rode together here down to Centre City Pkwy.  I was trying to ride slow, but Dave and Jim were riding behind, Jim being out of cycling shape.  John and I ended up riding ahead on Centre City out to Deer Springs Rd, and we stayed generally together, although I got out a little bit ahead on the second gradual climb.  On Deer Springs Rd and Twin Oaks Valley Pkwy, we stayed pretty much together, keeping our pace very modest.  We got onto Mission Ave via Richmar Ave and Firebird Ln, then took it all the way to Centre City Pkwy, with Jim in particular lagging back.  On Centre City Pkwy around 13th Ave, Jim got a flat, so we helped him fix it before continuing on.  On the stretch over the freeway, John pushed the pace, but I was able to pass him about halfway across the bridge while going close to all out.  I finished strong, not really feeling like I had stretched it out for any extended period during this ride.

Avg speed = 17 mph. Total mileage = 34.3 mi
Avg heartrate = 129 bpm
Total elevation gain = 1060'

https://www.mapmyride.com/workout/345788261

Solo ride in the afternoon, nothing better to do since Ann was in China.  I intentionally kept the pace low, intending to have a nice ride.  Headed through the neighborhood to RB Rd and over to Dove Canyon Rd.  It was breezy but nice and cool, almost an ideal temperature for riding.  On the climb up Carmel Valley Rd, I took it easy but steady.  Coasted down to Camino del Sur and took it to its end, then turned around and headed back, staying on this road all the way to RB Rd.  Again, I took it easy on the little climbs, enjoying the evening and the ride.  Followed RB Rd down to W Bernardo Dr, hoping that they finish paving that downhill section, which is really awful in the bike lane.  Home the normal way, feeling good at the end.

Avg speed = 17.2 mph. Total mileage = 19.7 mi
Avg heartrate = 131 bpm
Total elevation gain = 820'

https://www.mapmyride.com/workout/345790295