Solo ride initially, heading down by the park and up Pomerado Rd to Bernardo Heights Pkwy, taking it pretty easy on the pace. I did keep it above 10 mph on the little climb there. Down to Bernardo Center Dr and then left for the climb up by work. Above 10 mph here as well, which was a chore. Back home the normal way, waiting there for Dave and John to show up for a ride together. We headed over to Highland Valley Pkwy for the climb up to Ramona. The first climb wasn't bad, the last part of the second one was a chore, and the last one, again on the last stretch, was a workout and I was slow. On the way down to Dye Rd, I hit a rabbit that was on the side of the road and got spooked, running right under my wheels. It was really troubling. We headed on the loop through Ramona, taking Dye Rd to Ramona St to Warnock Dr, and then a left onto San Vicente Rd. Back to the 67, where we turned left and headed through downtown Ramona, with something of a tailwind to help us along. Again, I took a steady pace as we headed up by Mt Woodson, again keeping it above 10 mph but having to work at it particularly near the last part of the steeper section. We headed over to Scripps-Poway Pkwy and then down to Pomerado Rd, enjoying the downhill sections. Took Pomerado Rd to RB Rd and then home via Bernardo Center Dr and Duenda Rd. Throughout the ride, my legs generally felt fine. There were times when I struggled to pedal, but my muscles and cardio held out well.
Avg speed = 16.0 mph. Total mileage = 57.4 mi
Avg heartrate = 129 bpm
Total elevation gain = 3840'
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