Well, this was a tougher day than I expected. I got a late start, due in part to having to fix a rear flat. Headed out Ben Tsvi right into a headwind that was steady and warm. Stayed on the 44 through Ramle, battling the wind nearly all the way and also feeling the effects of the rising heat. After crossing over the 6, I turned onto the 424 and rode up to Beit Hasmonal, riding through it and Azarya. I though the road might connect to the 44 but no luck. So I turned around and rode back to retrace my route. I thought that riding back would be much easier and faster, but I was hot and tired by this time, with no push in my legs. So I basically coasted back home, never feeling able to push the pace and feeling the effects of the temperature, which was in the high 90s! Probably because of this, my heartrate was high throughout the ride. This was the hardest 36 mile ride I've done in a long while. Maybe will get an earlier start tomorrow.
Avg speed = 15.0 mph. Total mileage = 35.8 mi
Avg heartrate = 15? bpm
Total elevation gain = 1010'
http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/2893693720
