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Tis the Season!

Cindy Bennett, Member #4170

Ho ho ho, yes it’s nearly that time of year again when Santa hopefully leaves some sparkly bike bits under your tree. My regular bike shop haunts have the tinsel out and a tempting display of goodies to provide inspiration for your loved one to purchase. “Yes Santa I have been a good girl this year”.....

So, where to start?

Don’t tell him, but I am buying Duncan a BMW Cool Down Vest. Just dampen it down with water and the evaporative effect keeps you comfy - with the spiel saying it can make a 6 to 12 degree temperature difference. Duncan brought me one last Christmas and I am absolutely hooked on the simplicity and function of this lightweight and effective piece of summer riding kit. Morgan & Wacker have stock or can get one in readily. Speaking of Morgan & Wacker, their recently released Christmas Catalogue contains many and varied coveted items to fill the stocking with. https://bit.ly/BMW-MCQ-Xmas The BMW summer riding gloves are a must have and now being reduced to $125 makes them a good buy that will bring many years of quality riding. And of course there are the smaller items ideal for the kids or grandkids to buy with their pocket money - including BMW Toursummer socks for $25 and nifty keyrings under $20. So something for every budget up to the System 7 Carbon Helmet for $1120 (reduced from $1350!).

Books are another good bet, and there are a wide variety of riding tales on the market. I have personally enjoyed those by Lois Pryce who writes with wit and wonder. Her “Lois on the Loose” book tells the tale of quitting her job at the BBC in London and riding 20,000 miles alone from Alaska to Argentina. Her most recent book “Revolutionary Ride” chronicles her travels in Iran. She debunks a lot of myths about this country in a refreshing and entertaining read.

So heres hoping you get what you wish for under the tree on Christmas morning. Best wishes for a safe

and happy festive season!