Letter of the Month
To begin, in an effort to appease the worldwide community of GPS technophiles, I will, grudgingly, admit that there is a place in our world for GPS, WAZE, etc. There, I said it! As far as Clement Salvadori?s ?Mapping It? in the September 2020 issue, I will confess to feelings of a kindred spirit. Since I was young I find feelings of comfort and peace in the holding of a map. I will plan a route and review those plans numerous times before heading out. While traveling I will refer to the map. Upon arrival at my destination I plan my route home. I keep an atlas next to my recliner for quick reference if a geographical question should arise. I will admit that I have never taken a map to bed with me, but who knows what the future may hold.
Thanks for the column. It hit very close to home and was greatly appreciated.
? Tim Clark, Troy, New Hampshire

Tim, analog and digital variants of maps both have their place, even in today?s technology driven society. As much as we rely on navigation equipment at Rider, we still often refer to paper maps when planning routes. As our Letter of the Month winner, you?ll be receiving a new Motonation Bandido Textile jacket, for when you?re putting those well-planned routes into action!

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