Woke up kinda early, did a little computer stuff, then got ready for a ride with John. It was cooler than usual, but with a long-sleeve undershirt I was fine. Up Aguamiel Rd and over Duenda to Bernardo Center Dr. I kept going straight here, up to Bernardo Heights Pkwy, to get a little more climbing in. That climb was okay, but on the flats by the golf club I hit something in the road and got a front tire flat. Fixed it about as fast as I could, but these Enve tires are really difficult to get back on the wheel. Over to Pomerado Rd, and I was pushing harder than usual, since I was going to be late. The normal route from there, except that I turned on Alpine Way to get to his house. We met up, I put a little more air in my front tire, and then we were off. I'd planned the route to be a hilly one, and the first half definitely was. We rode back down the hill to Poway Rd, turned left and then followed the old time trial route to Ted Williams Pkwy, staying on this road until we turned on Twin Peaks Rd (the only flat section of the first half of this ride). Up to Espola Rd, turning right and taking it back to Poway Rd, where we turned left. Then we did this climb, it was only the second time I'd ridden it since coming back to San Diego, I was about as fast, but I did stop at one point to pick up a penny, which slowed me down. Up to the top and then to the 67, turning right and waiting about 15 minutes for John (I was surprised it took him that long). Then we took the 67 to Scripps-Poway Pkwy, and that road is now not at all friendly to cyclists. The emergency lane is much narrower and non-existent in some places, and the breeze wasn't helping me to keep stable. So I rode the brakes quite a bit, John got way out in front. I caught up to him after the turn onto Scripps-Poway Pkwy, but he zoomed away on the descent there, where I was also battling wind and the jitters to keep my bike stable. Caught up with him on the little climb to Danielson St, where we turned right and rode down to Stowe Dr. Then it was down to Community Rd, where we turned right and took it down this steep descent (no problems here) to Metate Ln. Used that road to get over to Pomerado Rd, then Oak Knoll Rd to get back to Poway Rd. Back to John's house the normal way from there, with me climbing to the top of Briarleaf Way to wait for John to get there. I stopped for a smoothie and a conversation with John and Vivian about Jayden (his choir is going to sing the national anthem at a Padres game coming up) and our Italy trip (focus on the cycling adventures). Then I rode home, finding out I was gassed from this ride and had little energy left. I took it slow, standard route via W Bernardo Dr, and was glad to get home.
Avg speed = 15.0 mph. Total mileage = 40.5 mi
Avg power = 133 W. Weighted avg power = 165 W
Total elevation gain = 3020'
Avg heartrate = 124 bpm (Coospo)
Relative Effort = 78
Training Load = 174
Intensity = 75%
Now I was pressed for time, so I baked the cookies, shaved, showered, and got ready for my volunteer shift. I rode all the way to the hospital before realizing I'd left my badge at home, so I had to ride back and get it. Luckily, I made good time on the return trip, got to the ED before my shift was scheduled to begin. It was very quiet at the beginning, then it got busy around 2:00 and basically stayed that way for the next two hours. The time passed pretty quickly. There is a new nurse, Frenchie, who is a nice guy, easy to work with. Folks were appreciative that I had baked the cookies and brought them in. Rode home after my shift, and I needed a break and some quiet time. Ann left shortly after to go to dinner and a musical at the Moonlight Amphitheatre with Kay. I watched a little TV, relaxed, and went to sleep early.
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