Time trial route, starting from home. I had initially planned on not riding too fast, but Dave was feeling good and setting a fast pace, so I kept up. John rode as well. I just tried to stay with them and create separation on the climbing sections. Was able to keep it above 10 mph on the climb up to Poway Rd without feeling totally gassed at the top. I had a pretty good stretch on Sabre Springs Pkwy, where I climbed the first part above 15 mph. Then I dialed it back. The rest of the ride was pretty standard, not much push in my legs at the section by the hospital, and we cruised at the end, nobody really going for an all-out sprint. Finished in 54:17. This may be the last time I do this time trial route with the others, since Dave is moving in a couple of weeks.
Total mileage = 23.1 mi
Avg heartrate = 144 bpm
Total elevation gain = 960'
