Ride with John from home, heading up to and past the HP site. I was slower than I wanted to be on the last little climb. It was cool but not at all cold, warming up a bit during the ride. Headed over to Camino del Norte, where I had a good push up the little rise before Carmel Mountain Rd. We turned there and then onto Rancho Carmel Dr/Sabre Springs Pkwy. This section was fast, and John was pushing the pace. We turned onto Poway Rd, a little slow not this rise, then faster. afterward. To Pomerado Rd via Oak Knoll Rd. I was a little slow getting going at the light by Poway Rd, and John got out ahead. It took me some time and effort to track him down. We then rode together, with some separation on any inclines, all the way down to the freeway. I kept my pace modest on the little climb up to the park, then we rode together to the turn. Good, not super fast, pace at the finish.
Time = 1:05:15
Total mileage = 20.0 mi
Total elevation gain = 600'
