We did out own "death ride" last Sunday.
Against my better judgement we did a very hilly ride in the back country.
It was only 40 miles but with some very steep climbs and the temperatures got up to 95.
My wife doesn't do well in the heat and I was at my limit going up some of the hills.
Since that ride she has been pissed at me and doesn't want to get back on the bike for now.