Initial solo ride over to John's house, taking Azucar Way up to Duenda Rd and then following the normal course. I felt like my ride was pretty strong overall in this initial section, and I was able with an effort to keep it above 10 mph on the climb up to his place. Met up with him and Jim, and we headed up to the top of Pomerado Rd and then down Miramar Rd all the way to Genesee Ave, turning left there and riding up and down. In this middle section, especially on the ups and downs, I didn't ride all that well, couldn't sustain a decent pace on the little climbs. We headed back on Linda Vista Rd, and Jim was starting to slow down here. Over to Kearny Villa Rd via Aero Dr, and John slowed down somewhat as we rode by MCAS Miramar. He picked it up for the first part of the climb up Pomerado Rd, and I was slowing down due to riding into a steady headwind. It was slow for me at the top, then we rode back to his place the normal route. I stopped for a quick soda and then headed back home via Pomerado Rd to RB Rd and then W Bernardo Dr. Felt decent on this section and generally did okay, although I was slow by the hospital where the wind was kicking up again. Home the normal way from there.
Avg speed = 17.1 mph. Total mileage = 53.0 mi
Total elevation gain = 2750'
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