That boy Matthew went and got married, the crazy fool. Saturday 22nd March was the big day and I wish him and Emily all the best. They must be matched as she's letting him go away for 3 months in their first year of marraige. Crazy!

I'm now the proud owner of some sexy Hepco & Becker panniers. German engineering never failed to impress me - just look at Heidi Klum - so these were the obvious choice.

Not cheap mind you, but if you're going to drive these sort of distances you may as well look good doing it.