I agree also, done the 54 miler, never quite managed to keep up with the bunch But have to take some positives, only the third time ever on a road bike, cross actually, first time ever over 20 miles non stop, and until today I had only done about 30 miles this year and 3 turbo sessions.
So all in all I'm quite pleased.
I just bought the cross bike 10 days ago, wonder if my beloved would buy me a road bike for my 61st on April
Big thanks to Martin, and other contributers.
John.