Ride from home with Dave. I had taken my bike to Bike Bling to have the gearing checked out, so I rode my old bike. We headed over the normal way toward Dave's old house and onto the original time trial route. Throughout this ride, I kept my pace matched with Dave except for the steeper sections. We rode together up to Twin Peaks Rd, then down to Community Rd, and over to Poway Rd. Then it was down to Springbrook Rd for the climb up to Scripps-Poway Pkwy. This climb is not too bad. We then rode down to Black Mountain Rd, then right to head back. I took it slow on this climb up to the 56. Then we rode together, for the most part, over to Carmel Valley Rd, turning left and riding down to Camino del Sur. The ride back was uneventful, separation occurring on the inclines as Dave was slowing down. Normal way back through the neighborhood, with a final push on the last little rise on Matinal Cir.
Avg speed = 16.9 mph. Total mileage = 31.5 mi
Avg heartrate = 131 bpm
Total elevation gain = 1410'
