Solo ride in the morning, when it was nicely cool at the start. Up through the neighborhood to RB Rd and then over to Camino del Sur. There was a female rider on RB Rd, and we traded leads for awhile until she turned onto San Dieguito Rd. I continued over to the 56 bike trail, keeping a steady pace but not able to generate a lot of sustained power. Down to El Camino Real, where the inital little climb after passing under the 56 was noticeably tiring. After that, my pace up to Del Mar Heights was better, but I need more time in the saddle to get back into cycling shape. I stopped at the Einstein Bagels in Del Mar Heights for a coffee and a break, then continued on into Fairbanks Ranch. I kept my speed above 10 mph up to Camino del Sur on San Dieguito Rd, and it was a big effort for me near the top. Back home through the neighborhood by Paseo del Sur, then down RB Rd to W Bernardo Dr and home the normal way from there. Near the end of the ride, I could feel my quads tightening up, so the effort and distance were about right for this day.
Avg speed = 16.6 mph. Total mileage = 34.4 mi
Avg heartrate = 143 bpm
Total elevation gain = 2530'
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