I'm saving an official test for when I'm rested enough (per protocol)...
Given weather report, this should be Monday!
I intend to use the big ring, up shift every 2 minutes at a cadence of 90 protocol...
I've seen this referenced in several places. Also seems like a test I can repeat over the years and see if I truly can improve my max heart rate as several (admittedly dogmatic) sites say this is impossible... Where as many athletes report experiencing an increase over time.
Admittedly, acquiring the heart rate monitor has altered the priority of my goals. Looks like improving CV is pretty critical from a health perspective.
I was focused on improving so I enjoy the upcoming Brevet as much as possible, or rather suffer less...
Now, looks like health is paramount and the brevet will be in service of that.