Originally Posted by wphamilton

Just in case the advice is getting drowned out in the technicalities here surgtech, let me just say this: 1) don't forget that getting to where you are now is a serious achievement and one you can build on, and 2) what you said, " I'm going to do some longer rides - 2 hours. I will try some short rides, faster than my average." is just about perfect and will work fine for you.