Now that the Passat has proved its worth, we need to fix some roof bars to it so we can carry all our bikes. Roof Bars The car is a '96 N, and has roof rails. However, we don't know whether the rail-mount bars you can buy will work for our ... (more)
Here are our fuel costs for the 1996 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L diesel), showing the miles per gallon and cost per mile: DateMileageLitresCostMPGCost Per Mile (more)
Well, this was a strange problem when I installed Firefox - a mystery Master Password. I'd installed Firefox and had it copy settings over from Netscape 7.2. Everything seemed fine until I went to a site that needed a login; I ticked the box ... (more)
mysqli, the recommended PHP interface to mysql, will not authenticate with mysql servers using old (16-bit hash) passwords. This is the message you see: PHP Warning: mysqli::mysqli(): (HY000/2000): mysqlnd cannot connect to MySQL 4 ... (more)
Most of us have registered our details on multiple websites such as Facebook, eBay and Strava, and most of us will use only one or two passwords for all of them. This wouldn't normally cause a problem, but if one of those websites has its ... (more)
The Norwich Northern Distributor Road has been debated at length and for many years. The essential problem is that it would cut through exceptionally beautiful countryside whichever route it took, and would chop up no end of country lanes ... (more)
I have a Cycliq Fly-6 rear-view video camera in operation during most of my cycling, and this camera provides very good footage of vehicles (and if I'm lucky, the drivers) as they overtake me. I bought this camera in response to a very scary ... (more)
All too often, modern day products fail to withstand the test of time, especially when exposed to the elements like most cycling equipment and clothing. In the case of the Pro Blaze Wind Blocker Overshoes, however, I am please to report that ... (more)
Sports Gear: Under Test Let's look at what cycle gear really passes the test of time. Some equipment lasts better than others, and there can be a bargain to be had, but don't necessarily go by price alone as an indicator of value for money ... (more)
Run For Natalie We are very sad to report that Natalie lost her fight to cancer, and we wish to pass on our sincerest condolances to her family. Canham Consulting worked hard to raise funds - see Canham Consulting supporting ... (more)
Solar Water Heating Here you can read up on domestic solar water heating. Solar heating is a more effective way of saving money, and having hot water at all times. Read on to find out more! Types and Parts of a Solar Heating system They ... (more)