Great trip report!
When I lived in LA 25 years ago, some riding pals and I did the coast rides from Newport south to Del Mar a number of times. Great part of the world for traveling, eating, sightseeing and riding.
These comparisons with your "old" times are interesting...
Originally Posted by
Hermes
Time: 7 min 49 seconds
Normalized Power: 268 watts with a max of 579 watts
Average Speed: 12.5 mph Cadence average 78 rpm
Distance 1.6, Grade 4.9%
Average HR 158 Max 167
In my early 30s, I climbed TP at 8 to 9 mph.