Very excited to read the new Paul McCartney book about his time in Wings. I even went for a spin on an appropriate bike to get in the mood #ColnagoJet #Colnago

Glorious to see #BoysWonder at Village Underground last night. Still my favourite live band ever. So good to have them back

Did a very long bike ride yesterday and popped in to wave at George Orwell's cottage. I love the idea that the farm round the corner inspired Animal Farm.

Did the Cambridgeshire Classic bike ride today. Perfect day for it. Stopped by the US memorial in Thurleigh. Bike is a Mason Aspect

Misty morning hop around Norfolk/Suffolk border. Love the Fairlight Secan - wonderful winter bike #cycling #Fairlight

I don't often have music on while working, but the Twisted Dream Machine #PaisleyUnderground compilation is making Thursday afternoon zip by. The Three O'Clock, Dream Syndicate, Bangles, Green On Red, Game Theory, Rain Parade - it is a treasure trove of 80s pop psych milestones. Love it!

Last weekend's cycling trip to Caister/Horsey to see the seal pups. As a kid my favourite game was jumping off those lions at Caister into the dunes. #Norfolk #Fairlightbike

Lovely to share our pond with the women today. Still blinking cold #highgatemensponds

Sobbing already and the gig hasn't even started. Going to be emotional...

House of Love and The Primitives. My fantasy gig from 88. Both still sounding great.

And @theclientele.bsky.social playing their earliest songs. Hope they don't leave it so long next time...

The Smashing Time at the Moth Club. Like The TVPs at their most Byrdsie. Now for The Clientele playing their really really early stuff

Only three swimmers today - getting colder. #Westreservoir #N16

Not sure I am going to sign up to this, as I have swum in all these lakes before. But WildSwimBerlin looks like a really fun trip. Love the way the hotel opens up on to what is a really excellent swimming lake #wildswimming #Berlin

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Before the weekend it was 5 degrees 🥶 Winter swimming has arrived in the N16

Two of my favourite things - George Orwell and a Bianchi bike. I have visited many place where he lived and worked on my bikes. One day I will cycle to Jura. I suspect boats will be involved too