Solo ride in the morning before work, starting a little after 5:30, when it was still dark enough to need my headlight for the first 30 min or so. Out through the neighborhood to RB Rd, then to Camino del Sur. On this road, I saw another cyclist in the distance, so I rode to catch up and did, just past San Dieguito Rd. He tried to stay with me after that but couldn't keep up on the shallow climb to Carmel Valley Rd. I started out strong on this section but really slowed down near the end. Good cardio but no endurance to keep my output wattage high for extended periods of time. Right on Carmel Valley Rd, taking it over to the 56 bike trail and then heading back. I crossed over the 56 at Rancho Santa Fe Farms Rd, never done this before, it connects shortly back into Carmel Valley Rd. From there, I retraced my route. My lower back was generally aching throughout the ride, and I didn't feel like my overall output was great. However, my average speed was okay, better than I would have guessed.
Avg speed = 16.7 mph. Total mileage = 26.0 mi
Total elevation gain = 1970'
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