Solo ride initially over to Dave's house, taking BVP up to Sunset Dr rather than ride on the freeway after getting across Lake Hodges. I kept a steady pace but didn't burn it. Got over to Escondido Blvd and took a left, following it until I could get onto Centre City Pkwy. Then it was the normal way to his house. I met up there with him and John, and we took Alexander Dr over to Montview Dr and then onto Redwood St, which connects to Felicita Ave. Then it was onto Centre City Pkwy, which we took to Country Club Ln. It seemed like we caught every light going through town, which was okay, since Dave had given blood on the previous Wednesday and that was keeping our pace slower. We got onto El Norte Pkwy and took it until it turned into Borden Rd. Down to Twin Oaks Valley Pkwy for a short jog to get to Richmar Ave, using it to get to Mission Rd via Marcos St. We rode down to Rancho Santa Fe Ave, then turned here. Up to San Marcos Blvd and beyond. There was a very small climb here, steady but not steep. Other than that, we didn't have any ups or downs to note. We next rode down to San Elijo Rd, then took it up to San Elijo Hills. This climb wasn't bad at all, I think the wind was aiding us. We got onto Elfin Forest Rd, taking it down to Harmony Grove Rd. Not too long after the turn, a couple of Swamis riders came by at high speed. I didn't pay attention. Then a bigger group rode by, and I let them go for a bit, then decided to try and catch up. No luck, they were just too fast. I did catch on with a tail group of about 5 riders, and we stayed together up to the tee. I stopped there and waited for John and Dave, then we took Kauna Loa Rd over to Country Club Dr. Again, nothing super steep on this section, just some gradual climbing or shorter, sharper little blips. Took Auto Park Way to Mission Rd and back to Centre City Pkwy. From there, it was the normal way back to Dave's house, where we had smoothies. I had kept my pace low for most of this ride, other than the fast section on Harmony Grove Rd. Back home, again not riding fast. It was getting hot out, and it was muggy too. Felt fine at the end, just tired from the exertion and not getting a restful night's sleep.
Avg speed = 17.1 mph. Total mileage = 43.3 mi
Avg heartrate = 130 bpm
Total elevation gain = 2170'
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/505849342
Around 12:30, I took off through the neighborhood to ride down to the beach and meet up with Ann and Emily. I took the normal route down into Fairbanks Ranch, then used El Apajo and Calzada del Bosque to get to Via de la Valle. From there, it was down to PCH and up north to Encinitas Blvd. Other than riding in the middle of the day, when it was breezy and hot, the ride was uneventful. I could tell I didn't have a lot of push in my legs, from a combination of the earlier day's ride and the heat. I rode into the parking lot by Moonlight Beach, where Ann had parked the car. We had an Open Hearts Fellowship/YAM beach picnic, but I felt out of sorts with all of the stuff going on at work, I just couldn't relax. Went in the water for a bit, and the water temperature was quite nice.
Avg speed = 17.5 mph. Total mileage = 21.5 mi
Avg heartrate = 149 bpm
Total elevation gain = 960'
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/506056408
