Solo ride initially over to John's house, following the route that took me through the retirement home neighborhood. It was maybe a little warmer at the start than the previous day, and I had added another pair of socks, so I was generally warm except for my toes (not that uncomfortable). I met up with him, Dave, and Jim, and we headed up to Scripps-Poway Pkwy, turning right and taking it all the way down to Black Mountain Rd. I was slow on this ride, and I'm starting to feel that I am generally slowing down in my pace, not just because of fitness level. Over to the 56 bike trail via Black Mountain Rd, and the little climb was a trial. We took the bike trail down to El Camino Real, then headed south to Carmel Mountain Rd for a quick connection to Vista Sorrento Pkwy. We took this all the way to Mira Mesa Blvd, turning left and then shortly after right onto Scranton Rd. Over to Carroll Canyon Rd and then Carroll Rd to get to Miramar Rd. From there, it was the normal way back to John's house via Pomerado Rd. I was really slow on the last part of the climb to the top of Pomerado Rd. A quick break at his house for a soda and a rest, then back home via Poway Rd to Oak Knoll Rd and then to Pomerado Rd. The wind was at my back on the way north, and it was a definite help. Left on RB Rd, riding it up to Matinal Rd, down to Hada Dr,, and then over to Duenda Rd. I stopped at Jim's house to pick up my tights and jacket that I had taken off at John's house, then headed home. Legs felt fine, so my endurance is in decent shape, just no cardio fitness to drive my legs hard. It was an achievement to put in a 50 mile ride, as it had been awhile since I'd ridden this far.
Avg speed = 15.7 mph. Total mileage = 49.7 mi
Avg heartrate = 140 bpm
Total elevation gain = 3180'
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