Solo ride on a Sunday afternoon from home over to church, riding on the freeway to BVP and up to Sunset Dr. I took it over to Escondido Blvd, riding up to 9th Ave and taking a left to get to Maple St. Up to 3rd Ave, then to church via Broadway. I met up with Joe, and we headed up to Juniper St via 4th Ave. Back to Sunset Dr and then down to BVP, riding to San Pasqual Rd and then into the valley. We rode to Old Milky Way to get to the 78, taking it to Bandy Canyon Rd. The wind was coming generally from the northwest, so it was fine until we turned west and rode up toward Highland Valley Rd. The climb was tough as always. I got to the top and then rode down to where Joe was to ride up the last stretch again. We took Highland Valley Rd back to Pomerado Rd, then across the freeway to BVP. Back again to Sunset Dr. Joe was slowing down on the uphills, so I dialed my speed back as well. To Juniper St and then back to church the normal way. I headed to Centre City Pkwy via 5th Ave, then home the normal way. I made pretty good time, probably benefiting from something of a tailwind for most of it. It was a good workout, longer than I would have gone without Joe's invitation.
Avg speed = 16.1 mph. Total mileage = 40.3 mi
Avg heartrate = 139 bpm
Total elevation gain = 2180'
http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/1321515967
