Solo ride in the afternoon at the end of the day from work, planning on a steady pace but no high level of exertion. Headed out Bernardo Center Dr to Carmel Valley Rd, taking these little climbs in stride. I felt really good any time I had to get out of the saddle. Riding into the wind on the way out, until I turned back on the 56 bike trail. I made decent time here and could have ridden really fast, but I kept it dialed back a bit. Back to work via Camino del Sur. I was riding steady until some Ranchos rider passed me on the little climb by Del Sur. I jumped on his rear wheel and had to put in a very high effort to stay with him. I could keep up with him but not pass him except for a brief period after we slowed for a light. I turned off at RB Rd and headed back to work the normal way, again riding okay but not killing it.
Avg speed = 18.4 mph. Total mileage = 21.3 mi
Avg heartrate = 137 bpm
Total elevation gain = 1670'
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