I did a 37.5 mile ride from Acton to Bolton Farms for lunch, and back. My friend changed the first part of the ride from what DH and I usually do, and today it was 2 climbs I haven't done in ages (the first since last year and the second, I only remember doing it once, during my first year of riding). The weather was lovely, about 84, light breeze, and thankfully, becoming cloudier after lunch, when there's a moderate 3 mile climb that is not shaded. DH had worked on my bike a bit before I left and there were some shifting issues, but nothing bad happened. However, when I got home, he went to look at it and realized both of my bikes needed new chains. While he was "testing" to see what was wrong with the shifting, he got on my bike and rode it around the driveway; first ride since his crash. He felt good and may go out with me tomorrow. His 6 week check is Monday, and he knows the doctor will still say September, but he is getting antsy and frankly, we know people that have been back on the bike 3 weeks post surgery.
Anyway, my ride had just under 1,900 ft. of climbing and I am ready for the Mojitos DH is making.