Ride a little later than usual in the morning on Christmas Eve. It had been raining quite a bit the previous day (thus, no ride) and was still wet when I got up. I was also feeling a little run-down, like I had the beginnings of a cold. So I waited until the clouds started to break up, then headed through the neighborhood to RB Rd and out to Camino del Sur. Feeling pretty slow throughout the ride, I really was challenged when I had to ride into the stiff breeze, which was generally coming from the northwest. Over to Carmel Valley Rd, turning right and taking it to Del Mar Heights Rd. Then to Carmel Canyon Rd to get to Carmel Country Rd to get onto the 56 bike trail, where the wind was generally more helpful. Back to Camino del Sur, taking it to Paseo del Sur and riding through that neighborhood to get back to RB Rd. Here again, the wind was at my back, and I was glad because my legs were kinda tired. Down to W Bernardo Dr and then home the normal way.
Avg speed = 15.8 mph. Total mileage = 30.2 mi
Avg heartrate = 143 bpm
Total elevation gain = 2210'
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