Topical reading

I have been very quiet over the last couple of weeks as I have been watching the Tour de France.  Here in Australia the broadcast starts at about 8.30 or 9.00pm and continues until 1.30 or 2.00am the following morning.  Needless to  say my sleeping pattern has been completely altered during this time and the…

Alpe d’Huez and the Seven Deadly Sins

My latest piece of reading has been related to the Tour de France.  I spotted this book at the library as it was on the new books shelf. In light of the recent revelations about doping in cycling I thought it would make an interesting read.  It is ironic that as I finished reading this book,…