Woke up early on World Kindness Day and drove over to Krispy Kreme, where they were giving away a free dozen donuts to the first 500 customers. Then I drove home, did the dishes, and had a couple of donuts and coffee. Afterwards, I got ready for a bike ride on my Canyon, to test out the rear brakes. Headed up Aguamiel Rd and then over Duenda Rd and Bernardo Center Dr to RB Rd, where I turned left. I was generally making up the route as I went. I rode up RB Rd into the sun, and it wasn't easy to see because of the glare. Then over to Twin Peaks Rd, turning right there and riding down to Community Rd. I took this road over to Metate Ln and turned right there to get to Pomerado Rd. Left turn and the climb up to the top, which started slow but finished better. I kept going on Spring Canyon Rd, looking for potential future Bisikleta routes. This road connected to Scripps Ranch Blvd, where I turned left and rode up the little climb, then a nice descent to Mira Mesa Blvd, watching for morning commute traffic. I turned right and took it to Westonhill Dr, where I turned right again. Over to Capricorn Way, where another right turn got me to Black Mountain Rd. I turned left there, rode down the hill (it was chilly at the bottom) and then up to Park Village Rd, turning left. I climbed a little more and then enjoyed the nice downhill to Camino del Sur, where I turned left and rode back to the 56. I had intended to take the 56 bike path, but it was closed, so I rode up to Carmel Valley Rd and turned left there instead. Over to Rancho Santa Fe Farms Rd, turning left, enjoying the nice downhill and suffering up the short steep climb to Rancho Diegueno Rd. Left turn there and the really fun downhill that got me to near the base of the Three Witches climb. I did it in decent time, far from my PR but a good effort nonetheless. Back to Camino del Sur, and from there I followed the generally normal way home via Camino San Bernardo and W Bernardo Dr, except I rode down to the bottom and came back up Aguamiel Rd. Felt fine at the end, I put in a little bigger effort than the previous day, and my legs held up okay.
Avg speed = 16.5 mph. Total mileage = 40.9 mi
Avg power = 155 W. Weighted avg power = 187 W
Total elevation gain = 2900'
Avg heartrate = 130 bpm (Coospo)
Relative Effort = 90
Training Load = 161
Intensity = 77%
I had a little time after I got home before I needed to get ready for my volunteer shift. Had some food, showered and shaved. It was steadily busy during the shift, nurses are asking me to do more non-routine stuff, which helps keep me involved. There was a new nurse, Terrance, who was probably overflow staff. I rode home and talked to Mom to wish her a happy birthday. She was is a pretty good mood. She is hopeful that the WF banking problems have been resolved. Me too. After dinner, I went out and bled my rear brake again. This time, I took care after closing the rear piston block port, to pressurize the system and pull vacuum a couple of time to remove any last air bubbles. I put a little pressure on the system before closing the clamp and disconnecting the syringe. This time some DOT fluid leaked out, indicating the lines were completely full. I put the screw back in and installed new brake pads just on the back brake for now. After putting the wheel back on, I had to adjust the piston block position because the pads were rubbing against the rotor. After this adjustment, the wheel spun freely, and the brake lever action was much more immediate. I hopeful that I got it right this time.
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