Touratech Travel Event

Touratech had an open weekend, what they called a "Travel Event" , at their showroom at Ystradgynlais. We went along on Sunday as it's not too far from here. There was a good turnout, mostly of BMW's and plenty of people seem to have camped there overnight. There was a 10% discount in the shop so LB bought a few bits and pieces. There were also a number of talks during the day. We listened to Austin Vince of Mondo Enduro fame who chatted about their second trip, Terra Circa. He was a good speaker with a lovely dry sense of humour. Charlie Boorman was the star turn & was interviewed on stage. He came over as a really nice guy. He even took a mobile phone call from one of his daughters whilst on stage which I thought was great. A small auction of books and lids afterwards raised a fair amount of money for the Welsh Air Ambulance. Finally we joined one of the guided road rides led by Kevin & Julia Saunders, the round the world record breakers. Our ride was somewhat shorter than round the world, just 60 miles of mainly good upland B roads and very enjoyable. All in all a good day out and one that I would recommend if they do it again next year

Elvie