Drove up to Netanya to meet Oren and his friend Uri for a ride starting from the normal spot. Oren said we were going to ride at a slow pace, but that wasn't how I experienced it. Out the normal way to Hwy 4, heading north to just beyond Hwy 9, where we met up with Rotem and the headed east on Hwy 9. Out to the 581, where we headed north to the 574, then a short stretch to connect to the 6403. We stopped by the group of stores next to the 65, but the Aroma was closed, so I had a Coke from the gas station there. Onto the 65 and back toward Hadera, and before we got there Rotem peeled off toward home. We took a route through the city of Hadera to get back to Hwy 4. I was concerned that we would have to deal with a steady headwind on the way back, but it was more of a crosswind and wasn't such a big deal. Still, we were slower, for me because I'm out of shape from not riding. Normal way back to the starting point, it was slow going up the tiny little grade to the 57, so I have work to do to get my cardio and legs back in shape. I felt fine at the end, just tired from the exercise.
Avg speed = 16.0 mph. Total mileage = 39.0 mi
Avg heartrate = 138 bpm
Total elevation gain = 1050'
https://www.mapmyride.com/workout/4236632680
https://www.fitbit.com/activities/exercise/30770056731
