Keep up the spinning Z-man! I can relate to what it feels like riding after some time away.
In my younger days would clock 200 to 300 miles week including commute (thank god for shower and a locker room). But a busy timeline in life changed that routine. Family, schedule and the worst, my high end bikes were stolen so that deflated riding for some time. These days now riding a mix of vintage road bikes and a newer hybrid / frame geo more towards the road type.
Routine (3-4 X per week) ride a fun quick 13 mile loop, consisting only 15% asphalt, the rest is technical off-road, to gravel.... just rode this AM
My hybrid has a rigid straight fork and 700 x 32C semi knobbies. I also ride once a week a 34 mile backroad hilly loop. I average 15 to 16 mph on 700x25C slick tires, wear a camelback to minimize the weight below and helps on climbs. I have two sets of wheels for this bike for a quick change and saves time from changing tires and gearing. Something you might consider for your hybrid. If you have straight bars, I found adding a set of road style 'drop bar-ends' are the way to go.
A week and half ago rode to a clubs invitation century, did the century (got lost too on part of it... extra miles) and rode home. 138 miles on a hybrid with a tick over 16 avg. speed.. surprised myself for mostly riding solo. Swapped tires to a 23C width, used road drop bar-ends and sported the camelback ha. Tried my best to hang with a peloton of carbon fiber bike nascar riders but couldn't for long. Plus I knew better to reserve my energy. Redemption came later on in the ride when I passed a few of them uphill... he, he. Another century ride planned for this weekend.