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I'm surprised it was that many. Maybe mine was slower but the pace seemed very quaint. It's definitely about smooth, safe riding rather than fitness.
I think it's very useful getting into "driving test" mode. Make it obvious when you're looking over your shoulder pulling off, looking to get on the back of a group, pulling off the track, etc., and very importantly swinging up the banking properly. (This was the only thing I remember anyone being called up on during the session, but only as a warning/advice.)
Also, if I wasn't sure about hand position I would err on the safe side and stay in the drops, particularly as it was a windy day for our one.