30 mile ride on my reward bike today. Rode with a fast group, though they did slow for me a couple times. Like the unexpected 3.4 mile mild climb aptly named Roadkill. I slogged through at an average 13. Somehow. Of note, after that climb was a mild downhill, I hit 38.9 MPH chasing the faster 2 guys on that 2 mile stretch. Caught and passed one, but not the other. 53-12 combo. Held it for most of that second mile. I couldn't have done that on my other bike with 50-12... The guys made me look good, and I thanked them. I am invited to ride again, so that's something...
On that climb, I spiked to 176 bpm, and backed off. That was effectively at 110% of my max heart rate.
That was a FUN ride! And great guys...