What do the Liberal Democrats stand for? Updated poster now out (LDN #97)
Now out is the 2017 version of my popular ‘What the Lib Dems believe’ graphic … Read the full post »
Tour de France
Read my posts about the Tour de France, the three week cycling race that is the pinnacle of road racing and whose leader wears the famous Yellow Jersey.
17,518 steps for Liberal Democracy
So my pedometer app tells me. And my feet. Polling day in the Barnsbury by-election is this Thursday and in Harringay it is on 28 July. … Read the full post »
At Speed by Mark Cavendish: great read, even better as an audio book
Cycling phenomenon Mark Cavendish has had more than a few ups and downs with his public reputation during his cycling career, and At Speed covers the most recent years of his career (up until the end of 2013) in a way that doesn’t gloss over his faults … Read the full post »
Wide-eyed and legless: Insider the Tour de France – a classic worthy of the name
The 1987 Tour de France saw Irishman Stephen Roche triumph, including one of the most memorable scenes in the Tour’s history – his dramatic recovery during the stage to La Plagne, followed by his physical collapse after he crossed the finishing line. … Read the full post »
Chris Froome: The Climb – is it fair to Bradley Wiggins?
I suspect Chris Froome’s account of his rise to cycling success didn’t come out quite as he intended … Read the full post »
Grand Départ 2014 – message from Nick Clegg
“With a global audience of billions, the Grand Depart will showcase Yorkshire and benefit families and business across the county, with a £100 million boost to our local economy.” – Nick Clegg … Read the full post »
The Secret Race: Inside the hidden world of the Tour de France
Right from the cover of the book, showing a menacing looking Lance Armstrong bearing down on Tyler Hamilton, The Secret Race is a detailed, piece by piece demolition of the Lance Armstrong legend. … Read the full post »
Clarke and Dawe – Mixed fortunes for the Aussies in Tour de France
More comedy genius from Australia’s Clarke and Dawe as Mal Vernstar, cycling commentator, speaks about the Tour de France. … Read the full post »
Bradley Wiggins – My Time: A great read, whether or not you are a cycling fan
The picture that Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins paints of himself seems pretty plausible sat alongside his public utterances. … Read the full post »
Liberal Democrat Newswire #23 is out: Lib Dems gear up for 75 by-election campaigns
Liberal Democrat Newswire #29 looks at the Lib Dem plans for the 2015 general election. … Read the full post »