I couldn't agree more - fun and enjoyment is what it's about and it's good to see people out and about riding.
If however, as I expect is the case for many, people are put off bike travels because they don't have a Charlie equipped BMW surely that's a bad thing? GS sales figures post tv shows? How many bought into that silliness?
My point - as always - ride what you have when you can, not what the current media advertisements (and fashion) tells us we need.
Gps or a map and an extra 4 weeks on the road?
I know what I'd choose.
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