Got up and got ready for a planned longer ride, 45-50 miles. I rode through the neighborhood to Matinal Rd and took it over to W Bernardo Dr. There was a fair amount of traffic around, which was a theme for the early part of this ride, since it was during rush hour. I took RB Rd over to Pomerado Rd and started the gentle climb up to the hospital. I was not interested in the same high-intensity ride from the previous day, instead preferring to ride normally at a more modest pace and mix in periodic HIIT sections. Took this road all the way to the top, keeping a steady pace on the 1-mile climb and finishing a little bit slower than last week when John and I rode it. Then it was down the hill, paying a lot of attention this time to debris in the bike lane, since I didn't want to get another flat. I saw some rocks in the bike lane that might have been what I hit last week. When I got to the bottom, I decided to keep going on Miramar Rd rather than head further south. The road quality and traffic were both tough on this section, but I slogged through it. Out to Eastgate Mall, where I turned to get over to Genesee Ave. After I made the turn, I started to feel a few raindrops, then it got a little heavier. I stopped for a bit and had a granola bar, and by the time I started going again it had let up. So, it didn't last too long, and by the time I turned right onto Genesee Ave it was done for good. Headed from there over to Torrey Pines Rd, taking the little climb past the freeway up. Around this time, another rider passed me, and I decided to push harder and try to keep up with him. I caught him, briefly, then he rode away from me again. On the downhill, the wind was somewhat gusty, and I wasn't looking to be a hero. I did catch the guy again on the climb up to Carmel Valley Rd, but he ran the light and got out ahead again. This time, I pushed again to close the gap and caught him near a stoplight. He rode away again, and I decided not to keep this game up. Got over to Via de la Valle using Jimmy Durante Blvd, and from there it was very familiar roads. Up to El Camino Real and then over to San Dieguito Rd, where I stopped just beyond the turn and took another short break, eating some dates. I kept up a steady pace on the flats, could feel the wind out of the southwest. It wasn't as helpful as on the previous day. Up the Three Witches climb, I was steady but not so fast, pushing a little bit harder near the top. Then I took Camino del Sur over to Paseo del Sur, turning there and riding through that neighborhood to get over to Four Gee Rd, where I continued on and rode the reverse extended route through the 4S Ranch neighborhood. That brought me back to RB Rd, where I turned and followed the normal route via W Bernardo Dr back home. Legs felt fine on the ride, but I sensed the effects of the previous day's workout.
Avg speed = 16.6 mph. Total mileage = 46.4 mi
Avg power = 143 W. Weighted avg power = 168 W
Total elevation gain = 2520'
Avg heartrate = 127 bpm (Coospo), 132 bpm (Fitbit)
When I got home, after a quick breather, I went into the garage and moved the scooter, then cleaned out that side of the garage so Emily can park her car there while we're gone and she's staying here. Put some of the stuff in my office room, including my new bike. I also gathered up the cycling gear I'll be taking. I packed my stuff into a backpack, seems like it will fit just fine, as long as I wear a lot of layers. Later in the afternoon, I had a refreshing nap. In the evening, I finished up packing and checked off the items I had listed to take along.
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