Ride in the morning with the other three. I had a poor night before, suffering through a scratchy throat and general feeling of being not well. And it was going to be a hot day. So I kept the mileage low and stayed away from any long climbs. Out through the neighborhood to RB Rd and then through the new 4S Ranch neighborhood to Paseo del Sur, down to Camino del Sur. Over to Carmel Valley Rd. I was feeling okay during the ride, breathing through my mouth. It just hurt when I tried to swallow. Down Carmel Valley Rd to El Camino Real. There was another rider on the road and so he and I rode together at about the same pace for much of this section. Over to the 56 bike trail and then back to Camino del Sur. There was a surprising number of cyclists out, given the temperature of the day. We headed back to Carmel Valley Rd, and I was able to keep it above 10 mph on the climb up to and beyond Black Mountain Rd. Jim was riding well, and Dave is still rounding into shape, taking his time but saving energy to not feel drained at the end of the rides. Down to Dove Canyon and back home the normal way via W Bernardo Dr. It was only 32 miles, but it was definitely a workout for me, given how I felt.
Avg speed = 16.5 mph. Total mileage = 32.3 mi
Avg heartrate = 135 bpm
Total elevation gain = 2500'
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