Simple route, long ride. Headed out while it was still dark on Ben Zvi and the 44 to the 40, then turned south and kept riding until the turnoff toward Kiryat Gat. Felt good on the first half of the ride, even though there were a couple of very slight uphill sections nearer to the turnaround point. It helped me on the way back, and I made good time all the way back to Gedera. From there I slowed down as my lack of fitness showed up, even though I had made an effort to stop a couple of times and have something to eat. So it was slower than I would have liked getting back to the 44, not helped by a headwind that was fairly steady from the general north. Even when I turned onto the 44, the headwind and my lack of push made it a slow pace for the rest of the ride. Lots more work to do to increase my fitness and get ready for this ride.
Avg speed = 17.5 mph. Total mileage = 74.9 mi
Avg heartrate = 153 bpm
Total elevation gain = 2030'
https://www.mapmyride.com/workout/3830955859
https://www.fitbit.com/activities/exercise/25767360870
