We have an annual cover with Snow card. Covers a range of "higher risk" activities.

Not Vesta then :huh:

Done about 500 miles now with a "NEXT" on the front. Previously used EXPs. Front seems great so far. Not really noticed it really, which I guess is a good thing. Chicken strips have just about gone. Time will tell.

Just past the Hotel Picos de Europa (on your left) in Arenas take a left and ride it to the end... Lovely road, but most roads in the Picos are... Just meander about!

Stayed at the above place a couple of years ago, had a good time. I agree with the location. However, the Hotel Picos De Europa in Arenas due Cabrales was better last year. The roads are just bliss, especially those converging on Riano.

Is it correct that no longer refurbish boots and if the sole wears out its a new pair? Had mine resoled 18 months ago. I seem to remember there being some claims against Altberg as refurb's were not "as new" so they changed their policy. Great! I bought these boots on the knowledge that t...

Keep warm, stop regularly, avoid packed snow and ice, cross your fingers if you suddenly can't hear the road/tyre noise. Most of all ... Get out there, the good roads are pretty quiet from November to March and it'll make you a better rider.

bikehunter wrote:Is it correct that no longer refurbish boots and if the sole wears out its a new pair?

Had mine resoled 18 months ago. I seem to remember there being some claims against Altberg as refurb's were not "as new" so they changed their policy.

I've been really pleased with my Hoggs. I had to wait 6 weeks because I needed a wide fitting. Now about halfway through the second sole, very comfortable. The extra layer over the left toes is wearing due to the gear change but I guess that's after about 70,000 miles of riding. They are waterproof ...

I bought the Bluetooth one to complete the 24K service on my GSA. Really pleased, easy to use, software works etc. This is my 4th beemer, heaven knows why I waited this long to get one? Maybe because the first two I could manage without it.
So... in short a thumbs up!