This is a friendly ride for a bunch of near or over 60s with just a little bit of friendly competition at 2 points - the coffee break and the finish.
A) both of these townline sprints come just after an incline which (for our old legs) would require a Big-Big combination. So we are transitioning from the small climb.
B) We are generally at about....22-25mph when we hit the hill but slow somewhat once on it. we probably hit the crest at no more than... 15mph?

But really it's a game to see what goofy sprint technique takes the day. Some days no one even bothers to contest the sprint. (Though I've sometimes thought I was the only one racing, only to be scooped by some cagey oldtimer when I let up before the sign.)

overall, it's all just a good laugh. though I don't like losing due to equipment failure or expecting too much from my gear at the wrong time. Pilot error or a slight adjustment, I can work with.