Tuesday Ride Report - Escondido Loop

Great riding weather today - what a contrast to last week's rain. Ridership consisted of: Jerry, Mary Ann, Mike, and me.  The new Escondido Loop route seemed to be well-received, just enough  climbing and speedy descents to keep it interesting.  We also enjoyed the oaken canopy on Jesmond Dene, the  horse ranches on Ash and Idaho, and the great views on Summit.
 
Jerry continues to climb  like a kite - where did I put that wrench to cinch down his PowerTap?  Maybe next week I can try to give you a little competition on the hills, Jerry.

The statistical profile of the ride:
Dist: 36.39mi   Time: 2:37:28   Avg:13.90/mph   Max: 34.50/mph  
Elev gain: 1858'   Max elev: 1171'   Avg grade: 2%   Max grade: 8%

No coffee stop again this week!  Oh-oh, have to stop that trend!
Next week we'll stop at Starbucks in RB after we do the...

Highland Valley Loop
Date: Tuesday October 18,  2011
Time: 8:30am
Hills and thrills with a post-ride stop at Starbucks in RB.

Lastly, this why you wear a helmet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=S2oymHHyV1M
(Thanks, Rick.)


Cheers,
Steve