Today’s ride was a surprise. Four layoff days due to weather and a very late starting time pushed me to the best speed since the post century rides last year. 16.36mph under a strong, 10mph, tailwind over an hour and a half, ride 24mile ride. My legs had plenty of go all the way to the end. The limit was my aerobic capability. The last 20+ minutes my side hurt like I was running or playing basketball.
It makes me wonder what a no-wind day would do. The last ride like that was in Feb and I pulled 2mph faster than average. An hour plus 18mph ride would be very cool.