Computed proton (top panel) and electron (bottom panel) rigidity spectra are shown for the A < 0 (solid lines) and the A > 0 (dashed lines) polarity cycles. The 2006b and 2009b periods are represented by the red and blue colours. Solid grey lines are the proton and electron VLIS from Fig. 1. The dashed lines are, in fact, predictions of what may be observed during the upcoming A > 0 solar minimum period if similar conditions would prevail then as in 2006 to 2009.