Determined not to let events from earlier in the day spoil the rest of the day, I got on the Triumph and rode some of the single track B roads north of Belper. Had a great time and got a few photos from the top of Alport Heights.




















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R10Cipher, my Cross Platform File and Text Encryption Solution, recently received some great testimonials:

R10Cipher is simple, easy to use and powerful. It is the best encryption program for the Mac we have found. - Paul, OnTravel.Com


R10Cipher has been an excellent product for ensuring the safe and secure transmission of files in a cross platform environment. As an independent Strategy Consultant using Apple Mac, but with a client base using mostly PC platforms, I need to find a way to easily send sensitive market and financial data to clients with no hassle for my clients. R10Cipher does the job simply, easily, and with no problems at all, and causes no difficulties with clients firewalls. Enough said!... great product. - Peter M. Scott


For NetFoos I am lucky enough to travel around the USA and parts of Europe to bring live streaming foosball tournaments to the foosball community. For the live streaming there is a lot of information needed to keep the server running and secure. Now, while on the road with R10Cipher, receiving this information from the home office is much easier as we can simply encrypt and email it while feeling confident that our data remains private. Although we are constantly finding new uses for the software, this one capability has made R10Cipher a great investment for us. - Mark Winker, NetFoos.com


If you need to make company or private info available on a need to know basis, them R10Cipher is the tool for you. There are other encryption packages but I haven't found an easier to use cross platform software than this one.  - Paulo Pires


My Sony USB Microvault is so much easier than lugging my laptop through airport security, yet again. The nightmare of the lost or stolen USB stick is only too real, with the Staff Salary Reviews and the Acquisition Financials modeled in embarrassing detail.  I use R10Cipher for Mac as a simple and reliable way of exchanging financial models and private placement memorandums across platforms as well as for secure storage on my USB sticks and portable hard drives. Simple, reliable and easy to use. - Karl Mattingly, Partner, slowCapital


R10Cipher is a fantastic cross platform tool which has given us the peace of mind that our patient sensitive research data can be transmitted electronically in a secure manner on site or with collaborators around the world.  The ability to encrypt and attach files to emails or simply encrypt the email text between Apple Macs and Windows PCs without the need for complicated software installations means that our users are happy to use this great bit of software.  The developer’s proactive approach to their software development requesting and rapidly incorporating users feedback has turned a good encryption tool into and excellent one. - Paul McGrath, Computer Manager, Cancer Research UK Clinical Centre

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Helmet - Check, Goggles - Check, Big Chunky MX Boots - Check, Bumbag with map - Check.

All ready and prepared for a hardcore epic off-road adventure in the wilderness miles from civilisation and home to all kinds of dangers.



*Reality Check: Actually 50 miles or so of gentle green laning in the Derbyshire Peak District

Fearing for my life and wondering what fate had in store for me, but brave enough to continue anyway, I adjusted my googles and mounted my trusty steed.

Which is when the rear suspension collapsed down to the stop.

Being only 5 days old and with 62 miles on the clock the Kawasaki RAC people came out to have a look (thumbs up - 20 minutes!) and declared it would need to go into the dealer for a new shock under warranty. That destroys todays plans

It’s been said that I carry a few extra pounds, but surely not enough to destroy the rear shock of a trail bike just by sitting on it ! I just hope they get it sorted soon.

Updates to follow ...

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I joined the Trail Riders Fellowship yesterday. I’m looking forward to joining them on the green lanes of this great and beautiful country, well away from over-enthusiastic and misguided Police hell bent on fining me for daring to have a number plate slightly smaller than the official billboard size dictated by law.

[Soapbox Mode Initiated]

I’ve nothing against the law at all, it’s when it’s used against rather than for the people that I get annoyed and angry.

The recent case in North Wales when a Police car on an emergency call out to rescue a father and daughter from drowning after falling in a waterfall, decides to stop and spend 15 minutes writing up a ticket for a biker with a number plate 80mm too small. Another Police car was despatched to the waterfall incident but got there too late. The father and daughter died. The statement from the Police ? ‘We are capable of handling more than one critical case at once’. Message for North Wales Police - There was only one critical case here and you failed to handle it after your officers got over-enthusiastic about an easy bust.

What about the 19 Year old who now has a criminal record after he dropped some imperial mints from his pocket whilst riding his bike ?

Or the fact that ASBO rules are being used against motorcyclists doing nothing wrong but filtering in a safe and lawful manner ? Says the officer ‘Your actions could have annoyed other road users this makes you anti-social ...’

Who watches the watchers ? In this country - no-one.

[Soapbox Mode Terminated]

So, yeh - I’ll be attending the local meet next week and hopefully meeting some like-minded riders who are up for some good dirty fun.



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I received this email earlier today:

It’s a scam. The Tax Office don’t offer refunds - or is that just me ? Anyway, the enclosed attachment opens a webpage that asks you for your details so that the tax refund can be credited to your account. This is a new one on me, and I suspect for many people.

Don’t fall for it !! Despite it looking reasonably official, if you enter your account details into the enclosed webpage you will be very disappointed when money is debited rather than credited ...

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My company has today released R10Cipher Version 3. The latest version of our Cross Platform, End to End, File and Text Encryption Solution.

Here’s the Website: http://www.r10cipher.com

Here’s the Press Release: http://prmac.com/release-id-6823.htm



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When the Wii Fit first weighs you and the little onscreen virtual ‘you’ goes from stick thin to a shape similar to a football, it’s further confirmation that something needs to be done about weight and fitness. I have a treadmill in my office. It’s useful for storing things on. My trainer at the gym can’t remember who I am. My year old mountain bike has barely seen the pavement let alone a mountain. A different strategy is called for.

Exercise is boring for me, so exercise has to be fun, therefore tomorrow a Kawasaki KLX250 trail bike is being delivered.

If anyone tells you offroad riding is easy and not a workout, they are lying. It can be very hard work and a useful way to stay fit and shed a few pounds, and of course it’s *great* fun. If I can avoid breaking any limbs I’m sure it will do me good The wife knows it’s coming and my scars have nearly healed, so all is well with the world.

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