Ride from home with Dave and Jim, both of whom hadn't been riding at all in awhile. So we all took it easy, me included. We headed through the neighborhood to RB Rd and over to Dove Canyon Rd, taking it down to Carmel Valley Rd. I kept it dialed back on the climb up to Black Mountain Rd. The slower pace helped me too, as I was recovering from having given blood recently and not feeling very fit. Then it was down to Del Mar Heights Rd, which we took to Carmel Canyon Rd and down to Carmel Country Rd for a jog over to the 56 bike trail. I was riding at a pace that kept me close to the others. On the bike trail, I got a little separation on the slight inclines, waiting for the others when the gap got too big. We headed back on Camino del Sur, and the others slowed down more as the miles started to get to them. I also slowed down, no real drive on this day. Headed back home via RB Rd and into the neighborhood, back via Cabela Dr and Luz Pl to Duenda Rd and normal route from there.
Avg speed = 15.2 mph. Total mileage = 27.9 mi
Avg heartrate = 142 bpm
Total elevation gain = 1060'
