Ride in the later afternoon from work, heading out Bernardo Center Dr and up Carmel Valley Rd to Camino del Sur. I intended to ride at a steady, not fast, pace and was generally successful. Over to the 56 bike trail, which I took down to Carmel Country Rd. The wind was fairly brisk coming from the southwest, so it was a chore up to this point. Once I started heading back, the going got easier, even though it was more uphill. Turned on Carmel Canyon Rd and took it up to Del Mar Heights Rd, where I turned right and headed over to Carmel Valley Rd. Here the wind pushed me pretty well up to Camino del Sur, where I turned and headed back toward work. Stayed on Camino del Norte to Camino San Bernardo, turning there and getting over to RB Rd. Then back to work the normal way. My legs are in good shape, but my overall fitness level is down and in need of some work to get back into form.
Avg speed = 17.2 mph. Total mileage = 24.7 mi
Avg heartrate = 1?? bpm
Total elevation gain = 1800'
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/428516900
