Ride down to the 56 Park n Ride to meet up with Bisikleta riders. Through the neighborhood and then the normal way via Carmel Valley Rd to the 56 bike trail. There was a large group of riders this time, here's who I remember: Andy, Eric, Charlie, Ray, Cam, Gideon, Mer, Garry, Sammy (new to me), Alan (also new to me), Darryl, Darnell, Tim, Zac, and Kamal. I rode with them down to the coast highway, holding my own on the little climb into Del Mar. On the flats, I could tell my strength was lagging, as others were passing me when I was riding at my high moderate pace. Picked it up a little bit for a while, knowing that I would be turning around soon. I rode out to Leucadia Blvd with them before turning around and heading back solo. That part of the ride was at a much more modest pace. Included the little side route through Encinitas, and I turned left onto Via de la Valle to head back. Just past the freeway, I heard a grinding sound coming from my rear wheel, couldn't figure it out. Took the wheel off, rotated the bearings, and couldn't hear anything. The sound went away when I replaced the wheel. Back via El Camino Real to San Dieguito Rd and up Three Witches, after a short break to eat a banana. Slow going up that climb, but not terribly slow. On Camino del Sur just after the turn, I caught a rear flat and repaired it. Then I turned on Paseo del Sur and rode home at a reduced pace, feeling the effects of miles on my legs. Back to Camino del Sur, then home the normal way from there. Legs didn't cramp but were tired at the end.
Avg speed = 15.9 mph. Total mileage = 47.3 mi
Total elevation gain = 2100'
Avg heartrate = 133 bpm
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