After getting up and having a cup of strong coffee this morning, it was about 54 - my age. My Tanita thumb-sensor heart rate dealie died and I've got to get it a new battery. Then I'll check while still "resting". HR is much lower since starting riding last Sept., and my recovery rate (beats dropped per minute after cessation of exertion) keeps increasing. I've read that this is a much better indication of fitness, but I've had problems finding a comparable standard. My Polar says, maybe, 35 bpm (e.g., from 160 to 125 bpm), but I've read that other studies have measured the drop in the second minute only. I will do some research. All I know is that it's nice to be able to rev the old engine.