Solo ride in the morning, heading over the pedestrian bridge by Lake Hodges and then taking Via Rancho Pkwy to Del Dios Hwy. I kept up a steady, not great, pace on the uphill climb after Felicita Rd. After that, it was generally good speed for me. Down to Rancho Santa Fe, taking the S9 down to PCH. After the first 40 min or so, it began to get warm, and it was more humid than normal. I kept up a steady, not scorching pace on PCH, with the exception of the little climb into and through Del Mar, where I pushed it a little. Took Carmel Valley Rd to El Camino Real, then got onto the 56 bike trail, taking it back to Camino del Sur. I stopped for the light at Carmel Valley Rd, and a couple of pairs of riders got past me. They gave me something to chase after. I caught the first set on the first little uphill and the second set on the second uphill. The second set tried to stay with me, but I dropped the hammer and they couldn't keep up. Back home via Camino del Sur/Norte to Dove Canyon Rd to RB Rd, then down to W Bernardo Rd and home the normal way from there. I kept up a modest pace for the most part, but it was a faster pace. Felt pretty good at the end with my effort.
Avg speed = 18.2 mph. Total mileage = 43.3 mi
Avg heartrate = 141 bpm
Total elevation gain = 3050'
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