Solo ride initially, after having to fix a flat rear tire. Over Lake Hodges via the pedestrian bridge, then onto BVP to Beethoven Dr, getting over to the bike trail that links up with El Kit Ave and then Escondido Blvd. It was quite cold, although not freezing, on the early part of this ride, and I didn't have a lot of energy. Up to Citracado Pkwy, onto Centre City Pkwy, and then up to Felicita Ave. I rode to Dave's house via Redwood St to Montview Dr to Alexander Dr. Met up with him and John, and we headed back to Centre City Pkwy to ride out to Deer Springs Rd. I kept my pace pretty much the same as the others, getting out a little ahead on the climbing sections and then falling behind on the downhills. We rode over to Buena Creek Rd and then to Santa Fe Ave/Mission Rd. Again, here I was plodding on the climbs. Back into town via Mission Rd, getting back onto Centre City Pkwy. Dave wanted to put a little more distance in, so when we got to Felicita Ave we kept going up to Citracado Pkwy, then taking it back to Alexander Dr and to his house. Smoothies, then I rode home the normal way, except for a little extra on W Bernardo Dr up to Nevoso Way and then to Cabela Dr to get back to Aguamiel Rd. Felt fine at the end, it never really warmed up a lot.
Avg speed = 15.6 mph. Total mileage = 39.6 mi
Avg heartrate = 138 bpm
Total elevation gain = 1880'
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