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@zanda
Thanks for the compliments guys, buy the parkour suited me - I'm really just a flat track bully. I'll be looking for a tow next time, as soon as it hits >10%. Possibly with an actual tow bar.
As regards to the size of the hole I was punching (euph), please refer above.
Each man shall set his Garmin up differently, but I'd dispute this figure somewhat. I don't think it was quite that quick.
I would, however, say that the pace was (generally much) higher than most forum rides - especially for predominantly fixed riders, which probably contributed to the "hardness" most riders felt.
A brief review of gearing at the clubhouse revealed that (by lfgss standards), most riders were on reasonably big GI, with pretty much everyone >70", I think. Quite fitting for the gradients and weather conditions, but not quite TT setups either.
Suffice to say, that Andrew seemed a pretty strong rider (and the only actual club rider amongst our motley crew), and he was considering "making today a rest day".
So not a bad report card, and a good 85+ miles worth a pat on the back.