Ride with John from home over to the Park & Ride by the mall, taking the freeway. It was overcast, but there was some blue in the sky. Temperature cool but not cold. We met up with Joe and continued on Beethoven Dr to BVP, then headed over to San Pasqual Rd to get into the valley. I kept my pace dialed back a little bit but still got out in front of the others. Over Old Milky Way to get to the 78, which we took out to Bandy Canyon Rd. This stretch of road was crowded with cars and a little sketchy. Slow and steady up the climb on Bandy Canyon Rd, not feeling like I was dying but not fast either. Over to Highland Valley Rd, taking it down and across to Pomerado Rd. Joe headed back at this point, while we turned south and continued the ride. Up to Ted Williams Pkwy and over to Rancho Carmel Dr. Rode to Carmel Mountain Rd and turned right, and from here we followed the Sunday time trial route, although not quite as fast. Felt good at the end.
Avg speed = 16.1 mph. Total mileage = 34.5 mi
Avg heartrate = 131 bpm
Total elevation gain = 2060'
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