11-30-2018 Ride

Posted long after the ride.  Looks like we were staying at the Radisson while in town for Jenny's and Zac's wedding, and I think I had borrowed Jim's bike.  Not sure if anybody else rode with me.  Headed over to Via Tazon and then to RB Rd, turning left and riding over to Camino del Sur.  To San Dieguito Rd, turning there and riding down to El Camino Real.  Over to Via de la Valle, using it to get to the coast, and taking the Coast Hwy through Del Mar, turning left onto Carmel Valley Rd and then getting over to the 56 bike path via El Camino Real.  Back to Camino del Sur, turning there and riding up to Carmel Valley Rd, taking a right.  Stayed on this road on the climb up Bernardo Center Dr.  Then back to the starting point via W Bernardo Dr.  Looks like it was a fun ride.

Avg speed = 15.8 mph. Total mileage = 33.4 mi

Total elevation gain = 2360'

https://www.mapmyride.com/workout/3271552327

11-17-2018 Ride

Ride from Netanya with Oren, heading out to Hwy 4 the normal way and taking it to the 651, where we headed east through the industrial park in Caesarea.  To the 652 and then a surface street to get to the 6502, which changes into the 6403.  We turned right on the 574 and rode for a short time before turning onto the 581.  Oren was slower than usual, especially when we weren't riding on the flats.  So we rode on Hwy 9 back to Hwy 4, cutting some distance off.  Stopped at the same coffee place as last week, then we took roads through a Moshav instead of going back to Hwy 4.  Finally connected with the highway and headed back the normal route.  I felt fine, not so fast and my heartrate showed me that my fitness is lower.

Avg speed = 15.9 mph. Total mileage = 40.6 mi
Avg heartrate = ~140 bpm
Total elevation gain = 1080'
https://www.mapmyride.com/workout/3252262297

11-10-2018 Ride

Ride with Oren and Slavik from normal starting place in Netanya.  I took it easy for most of this ride, not comfortable with my old cleats and shoes, since they don't release easily at all from the pedals.  We headed out to the 57 and stayed on it this time, going to the 5714 and heading north to get to the 5803.  At some point, we met up with Rotem and rode to the 581, turning west to head to Hwy 4.  As we got close, it started to sprinkle, and it soon turned into rain and then heavy rain.  We rode like this for about 20 min before it slowed and then stopped.  Had a break at a coffee shop in Mishmar HaSharon before heading back to the starting point.  Energy was there today, but not the motivation, so I mostly hung with Slavik and kept my pace moderate.

Avg speed = 15.4 mph. Total mileage = 29.0 mi
Avg heartrate = ~125 bpm
Total elevation gain = 870'
https://www.mapmyride.com/workout/3242656186

11-09-2018 Ride

Posted long after the ride.  Headed initially by the stadium to Shlabim, turning there and getting onto Ben Zvi to head southeast on the 44.  To the 412, where I turned right and rode for just a little longer before turning around, not sure why.

Avg speed = 16.6 mph. Total mileage = 12.0 mi

Total elevation gain = 370'

https://www.mapmyride.com/workout/3231876034

11-03-2018 Ride

Posted long after the ride.  This looks like a partial route, since it starts from up north by the coast at the level of Park Hayarkon.  Started with a small loop on surface streets heading north toward where the Hwy 5 interchange is with Hyw 2 before turning around and riding back on those streets until getting to the Tayellet and following it by the old airport, through the Port shopping area and back along the coast to Yerushalaim to finish it off.

Avg speed = 14.6 mph. Total mileage = 9.1 mi

Total elevation gain = 140'

https://www.mapmyride.com/workout/3231876034

11-02-2018 Ride

Solo ride in the morning, starting at 6:00 and taking advantage of the early sunrise.  Out Ben Zvi and the 44 to the 412, where I turned south to keep from having to ride into the sun.  Out through Rishon Letzion, Nes Ziona, and Rehovot to the 40, where I again turned south and rode until the outskirts of Gedera before turning around.  Back on the 40 to the 44, then I rode home the normal way.  Felt good throughout the ride, not a scorching pace but a decent steady one.  On an unfortunate note, the plastic on my pedal broke and I couldn't clip in any more.  New pedals needed, which is a bummer.

Avg speed = 17.4 mph. Total mileage = 41.5 mi
Avg heartrate = 138 bpm
Total elevation gain = 1190'
https://www.mapmyride.com/workout/3230520739