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Olmert gives Bush new roadmap ... for bikes
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert presented US President George W. Bush with a GPS system for mountain biking and a cycle suit as the two exchanged gifts on the first day of the US leader's visit.
- Agencies
- Published: 00:55 January 10, 2008
Occupied Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert presented US President George W. Bush with a GPS system for mountain biking and a cycle suit as the two exchanged gifts on the first day of the US leader's visit.
Olmert presented mountain biking enthusiast Bush with a cycling suit of Israel's national cycling team, the "George W. 43" embroidered on the back, and a hydration backpack, an Israeli official told AFP.
Bush — the 43rd president of the United States — also received a GPS navigation system for bikes, including with trail maps around his ranch in Texas and Israeli biking routes.
"To my friend George Bush from one athlete to another. Happy trails," read the message that appears on the GPS next to Israeli and American flags.
Bush in turn gave Olmert, a keen football fan also known for jogging 10km every day, a soccer ball emblazoned with the Israeli and American flags, a sports bag and cufflinks.
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