Solo ride in the morning after not having ridden much lately. I could really tell I was out of cycling shape. Headed through the neighborhood over to Matinal Rd and then to W Bernardo Dr, taking it up to RB Rb. Followed this up to Camino del Sur and then rode out to the 56 bike trail. All at an easy pace. Down to El Camino Real, taking it north. At the light by the highway, another ride passed me by, so I hung on his wheel up to nearly Del Mar Heights, where he turned off. It felt good to be able to match his speed, since he was moving pretty well. Continued on up and then down into the flats, staying on El Camino Real until Via de la Valle. I rode over to Calzada del Bosque and used it to get over to Via de Santa Fe, where I caught up with a group of riders getting ready to ride up San Dieguito Rd. I rode with them for a short while and then got up to the lead rider, pacing him and trading leads up to the top. It wasn't a fast ascent for me, but my heartrate was going full blast at the top. Back onto Camino del Sur, riding over to Paseo del Sur and taking it through new neighborhoods (Potomac Ridge Rd, Nighthawk Ln, Del Sur Ridge Rd) to Lone Quail Rd and back onto RB Rd. From there, it was home at a pretty slow pace on the climbs, as my legs were worn out. Longer route down to W Bernardo Dr then home. Felt fine on the ride, a little longer than I had planned, and I could tell my cardio is way out of shape. More riding this week should help.
Avg speed = 16.1 mph. Total mileage = 36.0 mi
Avg heartrate = 143 bpm
Total elevation gain = 2500'
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/599364516
