Overshoes off - finally

Had a very pleasant ride last night. First time this year in shorts and no overshoes, about time!
6 riders out - we did Barden-Skyreholme-Hebden-Burnsall at a fairly brisk pace. Once we got onto the Pateley-Grassington road there was a beautiful sunset over the Paps of Thorpe. Couldn't stop to get a photo though due to high speed chase of Dr Yikes once again displaying his legendary route finding abilities...
I'm riding my old bike at the moment as the Lemond is completely worn out. It's an interesting ride - last night's 30 miles is the longest I've ever done on it (I think) and it felt really comfortable. I think I may have to invest some time in adjusting my position on the Lemond when it has recovered. Only problem with the old bike is it's really heavy, oh and is geared for flat riding, oh and has shifters on the down tube, oh and a mouse trapped inside the cassette (sounds like it anyway).
I also rode on Saturday, a straight forward Burnsall but with Langbar thrown in at the end (for a laugh). An interesting climb on that 38-21 ratio.

There was much discussion last night of the White Rose. Some of the guys seem to be waivering over distances. Most did the medium route last year, so I think they need to get on and do the real thing this year. Even if it turns out to be really hard and they suffer at least they can say they did it. I am of course speaking from experience here...