Today, I have mostly been wandering around the Ally Pally show, armed only with the credit cards that might still have some credit left on them.

To my credit (ho-ho), I failed to leave with £1,200’s worth of Galespeed wheels as Demon Tweeks don’t have stock yet.

I also failed to leave with the Respro Gimp suit as the stand sold out of my size by the time I got back.

But…

Team Phat Bastid duty this year means some smaller leathers, so a set of 2pc Arlen Ness racing leathers in Blue and stuff was indeed tried and buyed (yes I know, but it rhymes).

1.5mm (which is good) Brazilian cowhide, with armour and kneesliders, RRP of £500. Mine for £199. w00t!

I also collected a Talon 44T rear sprox that I hoped might get fitted this weekend. And a rear BSR braided brake hose. And some R&G Racing fork protectors.

Oh and I also got a numberplate for the Team Phat Bastid trailer. And some more tie-downs and a handlebar tie-down set. And Ghostrider 3 on DVD.