I’ve put the axe down now. Just sending stuff to insurance peeps and the fuzz. They want the frame number….the frame, the lovely frame….she is dead!!

Yeah, time, effort, money. It’s also the first set of wheels I ever built.

I’m looking forward to the new trails being completed if only so we can re-establish the network of characterful, winding singletrack through the trees that existed before the work started. I’m all for progress but I fail to see how removing all tree roots, rocks and ruts from the trails under construction makes for a more interesting ride. For me, the problem with the Leigh Woods trail work is that it’s just a repetition of what’s gone on in Ashton Court. Yes, berms and humps can be fun but the new trails are just too smooth. Some of use like slippy roots, muddy ruts and boggy trails. Rant over.

Beachmaster!

Good luck!

Formatting dates & times in SQL Server can be a right pain, even without parameters being involved.

Here’s how I’d do it. Sorry if this is a bit obvious.

1. Create a new report, with a new dataset defined by, for example,

SELECT fieldA FROM table1 WHERE dateField1 = @startDate

2. This should automatically create a new report parameter called @startDate with the same type as the dateField1 column.

3. Build the report (minus the subreport)

4. Create a second report (to be your subreport) with a new dataset defined by, for example,

SELECT fieldB FROM table2 WHERE dateField2 = @startDate

5. This similarly creates a report parameter @startDate with the same type as the dateField2 column

6. Check that the @startDate parameters in both reports have the same type e.g. datetime

7. Then add a subreport to the first report, and in the subreport properties, define the subreport parameter @startDate = Parameters!@startDate

Another question!

Are your datasets defined by you writing T-SQL statements locally (in BIDS), or are you calling stored procedures?

Can you eliminate this potential issue by mocking up some data on a local server? I’ve always found SSRS report parameters a bit flaky and sometimes rebuilding the report does the trick.

Does the subreport display OK when you preview it?

I’ve had a Minoura W3000 stand for 8 years. It gets used regularly for bike maintenance and bike cleaning. The clamping system is excellent and works as well now as it did out of the box.

Country lane pootling here with added sandwiches and pub stop(s). No idea of speed….but not fast!

I stick my Deuter backpack in a knotted pillow case when putting it through the wash. Keeps all those straps and buckles safe.

Trail sanitisation

Apparently, it’s an invasive species. If you can be bothered, follow this link to record your siting.

Western Conifer Seed Bug?

linky

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Cool vid and top tune

No. Ridiculous idea.

Well, I’m told there is a footpath into the estate from the Leighterton side, which might mean, ahem, that you don’t pass through the main entrance…

Definitely worth going during the week if driving there, as the traffic can get a bit much. Else it’s a nice ride from Bristol when the sun is shining.

I picked up some bargain 15mm XMM140s from bike24.de last year. They are pretty stiff compared to a pair of 15mm Fox RL forks I have on another bike. Probably not as plush out of the box; they took a good dozen or so rides to bed in (with lots of deliberate rocky lines taken!).

You will notice the difference in weight going from coil to these. Initially I found them quite a hard ride. It took me a while to set them up. Lots of adjusting the rebound/compression and air pressure to suit my weight and riding style. Haven’t had to touch them since though. 200 hour service interval suits me!

I usually try and do the following:

Keep moving!
Try and take slow deep breaths.
Slowly and gently stretch the affected area, if possible.
Hot bath followed by ice pack.

If I’m still hurting at bedtime, I’ll take ibuprofen to aid sleep.

I’m sure someone will be along soon to turn it into a BMX pump track…

Poor, poor performance from Wales. Lacked accuracy. Australia wanted it more.

Wales need Adam Jones. Without him, the scrum struggles and Wales play off the back foot on their own ball. You ain’t gonna win test matches like that.

Blatant forward pass. I’ll take it though! 😆

His kicking from hand isn’t that accurate either. Wales miss Priestland.

Hook is no fullback and I’m not 100% convinced he’s a fly-half either.

Not longest, but shortest maybe.
Kinesis Decade Virsa frame developed a crack in the seat tube.
Bike stripped down and returned to retailer on Thursday.
Replacement arrived on Friday.
Built up on Saturday.
Back riding on Sunday.
8)

you want a pressure game try playing a game with a captain, forward and top class player down against a side that on it’s day can beat anyone. Oh and they did not score a try and still we still end up only 1 point behind. Well done Wales I say! Oh and is this the same as saying that England are the golden child of UK sport? You can understand the dislike if people make half baked comments like this.

Yes, it was a pressure game. And Wales lost. They missed 3 kickable penalties, a difficult conversion and also failed to organise a viable drop goal attempt given umpteen phases in the opponents half.

During the competition Wales played entertaining rugby and defended superbly. They should be proud of their performances. However, it’s not just about pleasing the crowd, it’s about winning games.

I have taken the day off on Friday to watch the game, then go for a ride. Now that the World Cup is coming to a close, my 2 year old daughter will probably be relieved not to find her Dad jumping round the living room, shouting and occassionally sinking to the floor and beating the carpet with his fists!

C’mon Wales!

As a passionate Welsh fan, I feel I should make the folowing points:

1. Wales should have beaten South Africa but did not have the neccessary composure during the final 10 minutes.

2. A lucky bounce of the ball gifted Wales a try against Samoa. Had the ball dribbled into touch, it is quite conceivable that Samoa could have won that game. Hence Wales may have failed to qualify from the pool stages.

3. Fiji & Namibia did not field competetive sides.

4. Warburton’s sending off was justifiable.

5. Wales had enough ball, territory and kicking chances to best France. See point 1.

Until Wales start winning the pressure games, they cannot be regarded as great. I was convinced that Halfpenny’s final kick was going over…as it dropped below the crossbar by inches, it truly reflected where Welsh rugby is at right now. Almost there, but not quite.

Bell’s Diner in Montpelier, 10 minutes walk from the City Centre.

Ah, beaten to it!

Jump on a water bus, or hire a water taxi for a relaxing chug-chug-chug around the canal system. You’ll get to see Amsterdam from a different angle, and it’s less hectic than cycling which can be a bit manic at rush hour. Vondelpark is nice for lounging about, too.

1/10

No, sorry. That’s too much.

1/20

It’s a case of the blinding leading the blind (says he with an 800 lumen bar light…)

So no regrets in moving from the Soda to the Holeshot and no restriction in your riding?

No regrets at all. I ride the same trails as before and, if anything, ride a bit harder on the Holeshot.

I’ve had a 16″ Holeshot Ti for 5 months. The rear end is stiff, but running UST tyres at a moderately low pressure removes some of the harshness. I’ve not ridden it for longer than around 4.5 hours, though I don’t foresee any issues with all day outings. It usually does woody singletrack with rocky/rooty descents, and the occasional trail centre. My rides are typically 20-30 miles.

I went from a 2007 Cotic Soda with Fox F120 forks to the Holeshot with DT Swiss XMM140 forks, so stiffer at both ends. The Soda was a lot more compliant but I’ve not felt any more beaten up riding the Holeshot.

However, this may be slightly different for you if you’ve been on a FS bike for the last few years!

Not sure if this has been useful. It’s quite difficult to be objective when describing how a bike rides.

Nicolas Cage’s Italian efforts in Captain Corellis Mandolin.

My Iodine freehub and pawl carrier had to be replaced after 6 months of light use. The sealing on the hubs is pitiful. Yes, they are a strongly built wheel but the rear hub requires a lot of TLC to keep it running smoothly. Who knows how long the replacement pawl carrier will last…

For me, the phrase “form over function” sums up Crank Bros products.

Not even with a bargepole.