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Back to work and back to an inbox full of things to do. I have spent a massive amount of time this last week working – the sailing holiday is now a dim and distant memory!

First some riding news. I got my bike back with the rear shock rebuilt (under warranty) and took it for a test ride with the MTB ride group yesterday. It held up just fine and the ride was an epic one - if a little long for my liking. The Saturday MTB group is back – meeting at the Wolves Bike Den every Saturday at midday for an epic ride like this. All ages and experiences welcome.

Map and terrain detail on bikely of the Ewen Maddock Dam Ride Click the pictures for more detail.

Some news now from around the web on Microsoft Office 2010 and Windows Live.

Microsoft Office 2010 Icons

Microsoft Office 2010 Live Preview Paste – and some comments about the new past options icons

Office Web Apps Technical Preview

Wave 4: Live Writer To Get The Ribbon Interface?

Windows Live Photos Improvements

Bar is the New Pie – Dick Kusleika talks about using bar charts to create pie charts – some good ideas.

Chrome up, Firefox up, IE down – the browser wars continue – see the latest stats

John Walkenbach has put together an FAQ on Workbook/Worksheet/VBA protection.
Spreadsheet Protection FAQ. Hat tip to Doug Klippert for the link.