Happy 4th! I wasn't ready or in shape to ride the Old Pros ride so I put together my own route and took it solo. Over the freeway and up BVP to Sunset Dr to get to Escondido Blvd. Slow pace on all of the climbs on this day. Turned left onto Mission Rd and rode up to Centre City Pkwy, where I waited several minutes for the light to change before just turning right and riding to the next light then taking a U-turn. Back to Mission Rd, which I stayed on until Las Posas Rd, slow going on the slight uphill sections. Over Las Posas Rd to Linda Vista Rd, turning right and getting over to Rancho Santa Fe Rd. Left here, staying on this road down toward San Elijo Hills. Turned left onto San Elijo Rd and rode up into the village, a decent little stretch for me. Right onto Elfin Forest Rd, taking it to Harmony Grove Rd and back toward Escondido. I turned right onto Country Club Dr and rode it all the way to its end, which has a short steep climb on the way back. Back onto Harmony Grove Rd to Citracado Pkwy, where I turned right on a whim and rode it up to Valley Pkwy. Stayed on this road until Centre City Pkwy and back to Felicita Rd. Turned right here, intending to get just a little more distance. By Felicita Park and to Via Rancho Pkwy to get back to the freeway and home the normal way from there. Legs felt okay, no cramping or soreness but no real push and poor cardio.
Avg speed = 16.0 mph. Total mileage = 39.9 mi
Total elevation gain = 2030'
http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/2306854697
