I got to believe it's getting better...

Getting better, all the time: dear London, how I adore thee:
From the Economist's London City Guide, February 2006:

"A horde of wiry, lycra-clad men is set to descend on the capital in the summer of 2007, as London has won the right to host the start of the Tour de France. The world’s most famous bicycle race will begin with an 8km time trial through central London on July 7th, a date chosen to mark the anniversary of the 2005 bombings. The next day, cyclists will pedal out of London for a 209km-long stage through Kent that finishes in Canterbury. London’s tourist chiefs are hoping the event will not only draw millions to the city, but will reaffirm its reputation as a safe and attractive tourist destination."

Shall I book my airfare now?