Solo ride in the morning before work, where I rode in the dark for about 45 min. Through the neighborhood and out to Fairbanks Ranch, getting over to El Camino Real. When I got there, it started to sprinkle and stayed that way for awhile. I was able to keep it above 11 mph on the climb up to Del Mar Heights, then I coasted down in the drizzle to the 56 bike trail and headed east. After about 5 min or so, I was out of the rain, although the path was still damp and a little slippery. Up to Carmel Valley Rd (able to keep it above 11 mph on the climb to and beyond Black Mountain Rd, although I was helped by getting a breather at the light), which I took back to Dove Canyon and then home the normal way back through the neighborhood. I felt good on my cardio but was a little surprised that my average speed was below 18 mph. Apparently not enough effort on the downhills and flats, since my climbing rates seemed good to me.
Avg speed = 17.7 mph. Total mileage = 31.2 mi
Avg heartrate = 129 bpm
Total elevation gain = 2250'
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/538142950
