Solo ride initially, early on a foggy, dark morning. I had both lights on and kept my speed down because it was really hard to see the road for the first 30 min or so. Over the pedestrian bridge by Lake Hodges. On the opposite side, the trail was overrun with sand in a couple of areas, so that was tricky and slow to get through. Over to BVP and then up to Sunset Dr, taking it to Jupiter St. Up to Washington St and then to Broadway to get to Mission Ave. Rode down to Quince St and then took it south to 13th St and over to Centre City Pkwy. To Felicita Rd and then to Redwood St to get over to Dave's house on Alexander Dr, where I met up with him and John. We headed on Montview Dr back to Centre City Pkwy and then headed north. I kept my pace at the same level as theirs all the way out to Country Club Ln, where I made some separation because of the incline. Out to Deer Springs Pkwy, where I rode uphill a little while waiting for them to make the turn. Down to Twin Oaks Valley Pkwy and over to Buena Creek Rd. I pushed the pace up this slight climb and then somewhat on the downhill section to Santa Fe Ave. I stayed with the others until the last little climb by Rancho Santa Fe Rd. We reconnected, and our pace was generally the same, although occasionally I would get out ahead when I was in front. Back into Escondido via Mission Rd, with me and John pushing a hard pace on the section before the freeway underpass. To Centre City Pkwy and then back to Felicita Rd, taking it to Citracado Pkwy. Back to the feeder road on the west side of Centre City Pkwy and to Dave's house via Brotherton Rd. Some kind of tasty green smoothies at the end of this ride, then I headed home, initially taking the normal route but staying on W Bernardo Pkwy until turning onto Duenda Rd and heading home the standard way from there.
Avg speed = 16.2 mph. Total mileage = 45.3 mi
Avg heartrate = 125 bpm
Total elevation gain = 2180'
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