“The best time to plant a tree was 30 years ago. The second best time is now.” (View Post)

I hadn’t realised C’s had literally given up. No great loss (their journey from centrist to proto-Vox was deeply unedifying) but rare to see a party implode quite so rapidly. (View Post)

In other news, last day of the Tour de France today. It’s been an absolutely vintage race -one of the best for years. Real competition for the yellow jersey, some very closely fought stages, and even… (View Post)

How’s the latter working out? (View Post)

Yes! I own a Croix de Fer - it's been my "proper bike" for about 10 years now. Absolute beauty of a bike. You can tour on it and get the miles in, or throw it down bridleways if you se… (View Post)