Early early morning ride, starting around 5:40 in order to try and be done before it got hot. Success! Out Ben Zvi to the 44 and then left on the 412 to get over to the 461. Then up to the 40, where I turned left and took it all the way to Kefar Sava, turning right and getting onto the 55 for the first time. I was able to follow its turns (not well marked) by accident, and it has a gradual rise that presented a minor challenge. I also noticed several security vehicles, and it was only later that I realized I had crossed into contested territory. There weren't any checkpoints. I crested the climb and turned around, then retraced my route. I was very happy with my pace on the way back, it felt in many cases like I had the wind at my back, even though there wasn't much of a breeze.
Avg speed = 18.4 mph. Total mileage = 51.9 mi
Avg heartrate = 140 bpm
Total elevation gain = 1190'
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