Well, this was an unexpected adventure. I headed out Ben Zvi and the 44, initially in a misty fog that cleared up after about 30 min. The wind was actually calm but I felt like it was working against me. I turned onto the 424 and headed up to Latrun, and actually did pretty well for the first part. A little slow toward the end, and this should have been my warning sign. When I turned around, I thought it would be smooth riding, generally downhill, back home. Not so. It was a struggle, again with no wind but the feeling like it was in my face. I made okay time at the beginning but slowed down and found I didn't have any push in my legs. So it was a slow slog to get home, and I was really happy to arrive there. Lots and lots of work to do to rebuild my core fitness, it seems.
Avg speed = 15.7 mph. Total mileage = 43.5 mi
Avg heartrate = 146 bpm
Total elevation gain = 1371'
https://www.mapmyride.com/workout/3482267512
https://www.fitbit.com/activities/exercise/21246267520
