Solo ride initially, heading over the pedestrian bridge to get to BVP and then up to Sunset Dr. I was feeling okay but not strong in my legs. Up to Juniper St, taking it over to Washington Ave. I turned right onto Broadway, slowing down but not stopping as I went through the red light. A CHP SUV drove up by me and the officer used his PA to remind me to stop at red lights. Later, he used his flashers to run through a red left turn light, which was humorous. Rode up to El Norte Pkwy and then to Centre City Pkwy, heading back toward Dave's house. I turned right on Felicita Ave and then headed through his neighborhood to his place. Met up with him and John, and we retraced the route back to Felicita Ave, taking it by the park (a little mist here) and over to Via Rancho Pkwy. I was slow, but not horribly so, on this climb. Up to Del Dios Hwy and Valley Pkwy, taking it back into town and onto 2nd Ave. Over to Grand Ave and then to Ash St to curve over to the 78. I was still riding okay here. We headed out to Bandy Canyon Rd, where I waited for the others to join up and slowed down my pace. On the climb up Bandy Canyon, I was pretty slow, and John ended up getting to the top right after me. We took a break at the top, then continued over to Highland Valley Pkwy and back to Pomerado Rd. John rode down the grade in an impressive fashion. My legs were pretty much shot by this time. Back over the freeway and right onto BVP, riding back up to Sunset Dr. I was really slow here and even slower going up Sunset Dr, as I was out of gas. Back to Dave's house via Escondido Blvd to Centre City Pkwy to Brotherton Rd. I had a smoothie there and a rest, and it gave me the strength to finish of the ride home, although I was very slow on the uphills. More miles needed to build up my leg strength and stamina.
Avg speed = 16.0 mph. Total mileage = 48.6 mi
Avg heartrate = 131 bpm
Total elevation gain = 2730'
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