Solo, easy ride in the morning to loosen up my muscles in preparation for the Tour de Poway. Headed down by the park, then up Pomerado to Oak Knoll Rd, not really pushing the pace at all and just keeping things steady. The Santa Ana winds kicked up during the ride and were pushing me on this initial section. They helped a little bit on Poway Rd, then I was riding into the wind on Sabre Springs Pkwy and Rancho Carmel Dr. I slowed down here and worked into the wind. Over to Carmel Mountain Rd, then home via W Bernardo Dr. It was a nice ride, no super exertion but feeling good to be out on a nice day before it got too hot and windy.
Avg speed = 16.9 mph. Total mileage = 20.1 mi
Avg heartrate = 132 bpm
Total elevation gain = 690'
