Ride from home on the morning of Christmas Eve with Dave and John. I had hoped to ride earlier in the week, but my work schedule and poor weather kept it from happening. We headed up Aguamiel Rd to Duenda Rd, then down to W Bernardo Dr. Took it up to RB Rd, then stayed on this road over to Camino del Sur. I would get out ahead of Dave and John on the uphill sections, then wait for them to catch up. Stayed on Camino del Sur to Carmel Valley Rd, turning right and taking it over to the 56 bike trail, then to Carmel Country Rd. I had never climbed this road, so that's what we did. This little climb is pretty challenging, about 1.5 mi with a fairly steep section in the middle of it. At the top, we gathered together and then rode down, crossing the 56 and taking a right on Carmel Canyon Rd to get over to Del Mar Heights Rd. Dave was slowing down by this time, so I slowed my pace somewhat. Back to Carmel Valley Rd, which we stayed on all the way to Dove Canyon Rd. I kept my pace above 10 mph on the climb around Black Mountain Rd, but it was a chore to do so, and I benefited from a break at the light there. Dove Canyon Rd over to RB Rd and then home the normal way through the neighborhood. The last section was slow, as I dialed my pace back to avoid getting too far ahead of the others. It was a fairly easy day for me.
Avg speed = 15.9 mph. Total mileage = 30.4 mi
Avg heartrate = 138 bpm
Total elevation gain = 2240'
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