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Huge Raffle for MoR at the launch of Sam's new book 'Tortillas to Totems'
Hi All,
Well, we are just 14 days away from the launch of my new adventure travel book, Tortillas to Totems, at the Ace Cafe in London. We are kicking off at 11am on Saturday the 18th of September.
I'm posting here though because it occurred to us that getting a bunch of overland enthusiasts together in one place is a really good opportunity to do some good. So we decided to organise a raffle in aid of Motorcycle Outreach. If you've been at the HU Ripley Meets over the last couple of years then you'll already know something about them. If not, then please do click on the link to find out more. Its a very worthwhile charity for anyone with motorcycles and travel in mind.
When you get to the book launch you'll find a table stacked high with raffle prizes. You can buy your tickets there from Road Kill Danny, or out and about from Nikki, Robyn, Lisa and Cogs - they will be easy to find as they will all be wearing Tortillas to Totems launch T-Shirts.
To encourage you to come prepared, this is the list of prizes we have on offer to date. And I have to comment on how amazed we are at the generosity of all the people and companies who have stumped up prizes. Thanks to all of you. Here goes with the list so far:
These are just some of the 60+ prizes that have been donated so far...
The raffle is being drawn by author of the excellent book ‘Uneasy Rider’ – Mike Carter, and by Elspeth Beard – the first British woman to ride a motorcycle solo around the world.
Voucher for a set of AVON tyres – you choose! Come and talk to Avon on their stand at the Tortillas to Totems launch.
Camera from Robert White Photographic – A fantastic bit of travel kit. Come and talk to Robert White Photographic staff on their stand at the launch.
Metal Mule voucher redeemable against Metal Mule product – great deal. Come and talk to Metal Mule on their stand at the launch.
Function 2 BMW backpack – waterproof and decidedly rugged.
Motorcycle Jacket – warm, safe and dry
Full length Rain suit – yup, winters coming
Orkney Winter Glove from Held – a pair of the best gloves I’ve ever tried
Voucher for 50% off any Stahlkoffer products & accessories - excellent
Rugged Roads Voucher for £50.00 for use at their online shop – really handy.
U TAG ICE (memory stick) – something a biker shouldn’t be without
Bike 2 Bike Intercom for open face helmets – ready for next summer
Top Gear signed and framed photo – the guys couldn’t make it so…
3 x Riders Digest Subscriptions
5 x Adventure Bike Rider Subscriptions
DVD Moto Siberia
DVD Mondo Enduro
DVD Terra Circa
DVDs 3 from Touratech
Travel Book - Tea with Bin Laden’s Brother by Simon Roberts
Travel Book - Sorebums by Simon and Georgie McCarthy
Travel Book - Lois on the Loose by Lois Pryce
Travel Book - Red Tape and White Knuckles by Lois Pryce
Travel Book - Timbuktu by Nick Sanders
Travel Book - Biker Britain by Nick Sanders
Travel Book - Parallel World by Nick Sanders
Travel Book - Parallel Coast by Nick Sanders
Travel Book - Biker Billy’s Cookbook
Travel Book - Building the ultimate Adventure Motorcycle by Robert Wicks
Travel Book - Adventure Motorcycling by Robert Wicks
Travel Book - Adventure Riding Techniques by Robert Wicks
Travel Book - The Hunt for Puerto del Fagiloli by Paddy Tyson
Travel Set of Books by Iain Mutch
Travel Set of books - Into Africa, Under Asian Skies, Distant Suns, Tortillas to Totems by Sam
And much, much more…
And now, the new prizes for the Motorcycle Outreach Raffle at the Tortillas to Totems launch at the Ace Café, which have arrived with us or pledged today:
10 x Horizons Unlimited DVD's - two each from the series "The Achievable Dream - the Motorcycle Adventure Travel Guide"
4 Metal screw-top “Stahlkoffer” fluid container with fitting to fix it onto metal pannier, one silver, one blue, one black, one red
2 Cotswold outdoor fold-up “Frisbee”/ flying disc in little bags
1 x “Source” brand hydration pack with side pockets and extra small zipped pouch, similar to this one: Donated by Traveldri-Plus
2 x boxes 333g/11.7 oz Thorntons Milk Chocolate Selection
1 x box Thorntons 430g / 15.15 oz premium collection
1 x certificate entitling the holder to one night/two people at Moto Camp Bulgaria, “a motel with cosy rooms”: Moto Camp Bulgaria | MotoSapiense
1 x copy “Long Way Down”
1 x copy “Visions of Wanderlust – the world of travel photography”
1 x copy “Ride Guide to America Vol.2” – the AMA’s guide to favorite [sic] motorcycle tours in the USA”
1 x tyre, Michelin Sirac 120/80 18*
To give these guys their due, the Tortillas to Totems launch at the Ace Cafe is sponsored by Carole Nash Insurance and Robert White Photographic. We wouldn’t have so much fun lined up without them,
so thank you guys.
I hope you can make it to the launch.
All the best,
Sam
Sam Manicom : Adventure Motorcycle Travel Books for more info
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Am off that day yipee I intend to be there!
I see Susan & Grant will be there look forward to meeting them as well.
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Am off that day yipee I intend to be there!
I see Susan & Grant will be there look forward to meeting them as well.
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Terrific! Looking forward to seeing you. 
Cheers for now,
Sam
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Sam have emaild the Assoc to see if we can get a bit more intrest
My freind told me nothing on Ace web site?
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Sam have emaild the Assoc to see if we can get a bit more intrest
My freind told me nothing on Ace web site?
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Morning : )
That's great news. I'm chuffed that you are up for helping out. 
Hmm, the Ace? Not sure where your friend was looking. The Ace have got the info here Welcome to the Ace Cafe London Home Page Viewers scroll down the date - the 18th - and then click on the link for more info.
Thanks again.
Catch you soon.
Cheers,
Sam
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must admit did not looked myself just done so, it say's 12pm you will know it's me dont worry lol
looking forward to meeting Susan & Grant as well.
btw how much are the raffle tickets?
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