Solo ride over to John's house, following the normal route and taking a relatively slow pace. It was foggy for much of the ride over. I did work to keep my pace above 10 mph on the last little hill, and it was fairly easy. We headed over to Scripps-Poway Pkwy, but my ride up the first part was not stellar. On the last climb up to the 67, I was able to keep my pace above 9 mph for the whole time, and my heartrate was still in the 160s. Near the top, I got above the clouds, and we rode in sunlight for a while. One more effort to climb the first hill up to Poway Rd on the 67 above 10 mph, and it was successful. These efforts took a lot out of me. Down toward Ramona and then another fairly strong push on Highland Valley Rd up to the top, then coasting down without any difficulties. As we came down the hill, we rode back into fog and overcast. My legs were tired by this time, so I dialed back the effort as we rode over to Pomerado Rd and back toward John's house. I didn't think I had it in me to ride nearly 60 mi, so I ended up turning right on Ted Williams Pkwy and heading home, mostly following the new time trial route after I got to Rancho Carmel Dr, other than turning on Carmel Mountain Rd and going by Home Depot. It was pretty slow going at the end, as my legs were telling me they were pretty much done. Felt fine at the end, no cramping or tightening, and more tiredness than soreness.
Avg speed = 16.3 mph. Total mileage = 52.5 mi
Avg heartrate = 135 bpm
Total elevation gain = 3980'
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