Solo ride, thinking that I might ride with Zvika and/or Nir A. I didn't hear any details on Friday, so I planned my own route, leaving from the Nachson Junction and heading on the 44 toward Bet Shemesh. Headed south on Hwy 3 before turning onto the 3855 and following it all the way up to Nes Harim and beyond, finally turning around at the intersection with the 375. The steady grade of the worst part of the Nes Harim climb was grueling, I struggled more here than in the previous times I'd ridden it, but I made it to the top feeling pretty good, legs weren't toasted. Nice stretch after that to the 375, and then I enjoyed the general downhill back to the 44 before suffering, just a little, on that 1 mile climb just after the turn. I tried to ride with a large group that caught me at the top of that hill, but they lost me about 1.5 miles later. Still, I found that my legs were responsive, just not enough depth in my cadence. More climbing and/or longer distances needed.
Avg speed = 14.6 mph. Total mileage = 34.1 mi
Total elevation gain = 3650'
https://www.mapmyride.com/workout/3045261565
