Last road bike ride of the year, a casual one with Dave and John from my house. We headed out through the neighborhood to RB Rd and then to Dove Canyon Rd. Headed up Carmel Valley Rd to Camino del Sur and then to the 56 bike trail. Down to El Camino Real, where there is a new ramp from the trail to the road on the east side. Up and then back down over to Via de la Valle, staying together with the others on the flats. Over to San Dieguito Rd using Via de Santa Fe and El Apajo. I started steadily up the climb here and was able to keep it above 10 mph all the way to the top with a significant effort. Dave wanted to ct the ride short at this point, so we headed back through the Del Sur neighborhood to Lone Quail Rd and then RB Rd. Then it was back home through the neighborhood, with smoothies at the end for me and John.
Avg speed = 14.7 mph. Total mileage = 34.2 mi
Avg heartrate = 125 bpm
Total elevation gain = 2470'
http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/1292896955
Later, Ann and I drove down to Coronado Island and rode on the Bayshore Bikeway by the Silver Strand. I had bought a new beach cruiser earlier in the week, and it was my first time trying it out. It has straight handlebars, which are okay for handling but not quite as comfortable. The seat it also a little uncomfortable, but I can get used to it. We had the wind at our backs on the way out. We stopped and had a snack at Silver Strand Beach State Park, then rode to a turnaround point at the Loews Resort. It was much slower on the way back, riding into the wind, but we made it fine.
Total mileage = 9.0 mi
http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/1294398461
