Solo ride initially over to Dave's house, taking the pedestrian bridge because it was still fairly dark. Over BVP to Beethoven Dr, then up to the bike trail through Kit Carson Park that connects with El Ku Ave and then Escondido Blvd. Up to Citracado Pkwy, then onto Centre City Pkwy to get to Brotherton Rd and Alexander Dr. Met up with Dave, John, and Jim, and we headed back over to Centre City Pkwy to head north, taking it up to Deer Springs Rd. Over to Twin Oaks Valley Pkwy and then to Buena Creek Rd for the little climb up and nice downhill to Santa Fe Ave. I got out ahead of the others a couple of times, nothing too far. Once we got onto Mission Rd, my pace generally matched some of the others who were willing to ride out front, mostly Jim and John. Back into Escondido and onto Centre City Pkwy, to take it to Felicita Ave and Redwood St, back to Dave's house. Delicious smoothie, then it was home the normal way. I could feel my leg muscles tightening up a little on the climb before the park, but they held out for the last climb.
Avg speed = 15.9 mph. Total mileage = 36.8 mi
Total elevation gain = 1760'
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