Initial solo ride around the neighborhood, going up Azucar to Duenda Rd and over to W Bernardo Dr. I took it to RB Rd and back over to Duenda Rd, looping back to W Bernardo Dr and taking it down to Aguamiel Dr, then back home. It was light enough that I didn't really need my front light. John was there by then, and he and I headed by the park over to Highland Valley Rd. A guy from HP, Stuart Altman, was also riding this way, and we rode generally at the same pace to the first climb, when he took off. I was able to stay with him for about the first third of the climb, and I kept him in my sights for the entire climb, although I was really working hard. I waited for John at the top, and we rode together to the next climb, with me keeping a lower pace to not get too far out in front. I kept it really dialed back on this short steep climb and waited for him again at the top. We rode together until the last climb in this section. Again, the wait at the top and continuing the ride. Through this part, we kept going through foggy areas, then it would clear, then get worse again. We stayed together down to the 67. He was riding pretty well. Same thing on the 67 until the start of the climb to the pass by Mt Woodson. I kept it above 10 mph but didn't push the pace. My bike was working and sounding just fine after I tightened the bolts holding my rear dropouts onto the frame. Together down to just before Poway Rd, where I pushed it a little bit and created some separation that stayed until the bottom of the first descent from Scripps-Poway Pkwy. I motored up and waited for him at Stowe Dr, then we stayed together down to Pomerado Rd and over to Escala Dr. On the downhill, he got out in front, as I was riding the brakes at the steeper section. It has a short, steep uphill section followed by a longer gradual incline, and it was a challenge at the end of this ride. We made it okay, then back home the normal way. Even though it wasn't a high-intensity workout for me, I had a good ride and felt fine the rest of the day. In the afternoon, Ann and I went down to Mission Beach and rented beach cruisers to ride around for a couple of hours. Nice time.
Avg speed = 17.1 mph. Total mileage = 43.0
Avg heartrate =141 bpm
Total elevation gain = 2230'
