I had installed a new chain on the previous day and tried to adjust the rear derailleur and tighten up my handlebars. Not so much success with the latter two fixes. Solo ride, with a chilly but not really cold start. This turned out to be a low-energy day for me. I just couldn't find the strength or will to push the pace throughout the ride. Over Lake Hodges, via the pedestrian bridge, and then up Via Rancho Pkwy to get to Del Dios Hwy. Took it down into Rancho Santa Fe and then Linea del Cielo through the neighborhood to Lomas Santa Fe Dr and down to the coast. Over to Del Mar, where I stopped by the park area and took off the sleeves of my jacket and my hat. Up 15th St to get back onto the Coast Hwy, taking it up the hill at Torrey Pines (slow but steady). Stayed on Torrey Pines Rd to La Jolla Village Dr to get a little more mileage in, then took this and Miramar Rd all the way back to Pomerado Rd. Up to Scripps Ranch Blvd, as I didn't want to make the climb to the top of Pomerado Rd. Stayed on Scripps Ranch Blvd until I turned left onto Erma Rd, which has access to the bike trail that parallels I-15. Hadn't been on this bike trail in a long time, but it goes all the way to Poway Rd, dropping me out at Sabre Springs Pkwy. From here, it was the normal time trial route with the exception of getting onto Carmel Mountain Dr at the first right turn. My legs held out, and they weren't very sore, just no energy on this day.
Avg speed = 15.8 mph. Total mileage = 51.4 mi
Avg heartrate = 136 bpm
Total elevation gain = 3400'
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