Ride on New Year's Day over to John's house, taking the normal Pomerado route. We headed up to Scripps-Poway Pkwy and out to the 67. The last climb was okay, I didn't race up it, but I was able to stay in the saddle and keep a steady pace throughout. Down the 67 and staying on it until Lakeside Ave, where we turned and headed over to Riverside Dr, connecting to Mast Blvd via Riverford Rd, El Nopal, and Magnolia Ave. I would get ahead of John on the climbs, but he was riding pretty well on the flats. I had a good ride on the 52 bike trail, starting at a slower pace but keeping it above 10 mph all the way, most of it above 11 mph. At the top, I had an energy bar while I waited for John. I think we had a little bit of a tailwind. We headed over to Clairemont Mesa Blvd via Santee Rd, then on to Ruffin Rd and connecting to Kearny Villa Rd. Here was where I was starting to feel run down. I could keep a pace with John but not get out in front. Same thing going up Pomerado Rd, other than the last climb, where I got some separation. Back to his house the normal way. I retraced my route to get home and felt pretty good, not super fast but my legs were holding out. It was kind of a second wind. My legs felt fine after the ride, and my cardio is in really good shape. I could have ridden harder but didn't feel the motivation to push it.
Avg speed = 16.8 mph. Total mileage = 57.8 mi
Avg heartrate = 140 bpm
Total elevation gain = 2700'
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