I really enjoyed it. First time on a new bike though, and the first time I've cycled since last September. Apparently by the time the back of the pack got past Drum there were accidents all over the place. The 2 you're talking about looked awful. I'm not into the road cycling thing by in large, certainly not in groups of more than 2, it's terrifying the speed that some people go at while 3 inches from the person in front/to the side. I'm not telling you my time though :-D I'm happy enough with it but I was a bit slower than you.