46km around Laois in 1:45:18 - avg 26.4 km/h, top speed 49.3 km/h. Elevation 65-130m.
Not a brutal climb day, but the effort was there - 53% of the ride in Zone 4/5. Avg HR 152, peak 195. Aerobic TE 4.6, anaerobic 3.9. Stamina went from 98% to 36% - the body was working.
Feels so good to be up early and get it done.