Ride with Mark Cook from his place out to Palmahim Beach and back, taking a route by the beach on the way out (and having to dodge several people out in the streets). Once we got through Bat Yam and western Rishon LeTsiyon, we were able to pick up the pace, and I felt decent. I had borrowed Zvika's second bike and adjusted the seat height, but it felt a little squirrely given the saddle position and the short top tube. Still, it worked out just fine. Some nice stretches of riding out to the turnaround point and on the way back. We headed back through Rishon, connecting to the 412 like in former times. It was the normal slow going through the city center, but I was able to open it up on the way over to the 44 and Ben Zvi. That stretch, slightly downhill overall and with a tailwind, seemed like it was pretty fast, and I took the lead most of the way. Overall, it was quite fun to ride with Mark again. He is strong and steady and knows how to match his pace and level of effort to me.
Avg speed = 16.8 mph. Total mileage = 33.3 mi
Avg heartrate = 137 bpm
Total elevation gain = 1000'
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