This turned out to be a ride that was tougher than expected. I tried to head east and south to take advantage of favorable winds on the way back, but it didn't work out. Headed out Ben Zvi and the 44 to the 412 and turned toward Rishon LeTzion. To Nes Ziona, turning on Etzel Rd to get to the 410, which I rode over to the 411. I wasn't riding so fast here, but saw a group of riders ahead at this point and picked up my pace to try and catch up with them. Stayed on the 411 past the 40 for a mile or so before turning around and riding back to the 40 to start heading home. At this point, I was still feeling okay, and this is an easier stretch of road back to the 44 intersection. When I turned here, I felt the headwind and didn't have much left to respond, so it was slow and go for the rest of the ride. On the way back, I added a little jog down Herzl St to Jaffa Rd to try and get up to 40 mi total. Felt fine at the end, just really tired with no push in my legs left.
Avg speed = 15.9 mph. Total mileage = 40.1 mi
Avg heartrate = 142 bpm (with pauses)
Total elevation gain = 1130'
https://www.mapmyride.com/workout/3555893005
https://www.fitbit.com/activities/exercise/22119411540
