It was my first time at the NEC and I enjoyed it. Traded in an old Selle Italia at Pro's saddle amnesty, picked up a few bits at the Lezyne stall (not exactly bargains but nice and shiny.) Got a messenger bag off Knog and a pair of arm warmers from foska that are destined to become my new best friends if last night's ride back from the pub was anything to go by. My mate got a good deal on some lights and we had a pint in Wetherspoons (where, fortunately, not only can you pay with your cashpoint card you can get cash-back as well!) Some of the stalls had some nice looking stuff (loads of titanium on display), some looked interesting and some looked like gimmicks doomed to fail. Lots of nice people to chat to. Late train home and a bag of fish and chips for tea. Good day out.