Much has been said about the beauty of the new Mosaic Stadium and rightly so, the place is incredible. So when I first had the opportunity to visit Mosaic back in March during Mark’s CFL Week I was super pumped to see what all the talk was about but I was equally (…if not more) excited to take my first rip through the brand new Rider Store – tell me I don’t look exited…

As many of you know the Rider Store has been a point of admiration, pride, curiosity and fascination since I started working with the league in 2013. It inspired by first round -up of Rider gear in 2014 which I updated in 2016 which you can read here – indulge me, give it a read! Additionally it inspired this video Max and I put together at the old store last year.

So as my third trip to Regina approached last week I thought…why not do the Rider swag story in Regina and show you guys some of the new store AND highlight my favourite items this season. I CAN NOT do this place justice with a few photos, but I hope you’ll enjoy the 2017 edition of The 10 Pieces of Rider Swag You Didn’t Know You Needed! BIG thanks to the staff at the store who let me hang around for hours, ask a million question and take endless photos and videos – you are all the best!

10. It’s getting chilly friends! Though there are probably 200 to choose from I just really really want THIS toque.

9. I have a confession. I don’t own a multi-tool. Is this something everyone owns? Because how does the Rider Store sell not one but TWO of these! BBQ multi-tool for your tailgate and the bartender multi-tool for….your tailgate! Note, in searching for the links I’ve discovered they actually sell THREE multi-tools. True.

8. I like how this is kind of an insider shirt. Not a CFL/Rider fan? This shirt makes no sense. A Rider/CFL fan…this shirt is dope.

7. A tumbler from your favourite team is sort of a necessity in my opinion, so when I saw this tumbler I was love. RIDER EMOJI TUMBLER how is this a thing? Because Rider Store.

6. Throwback from my very first list in 2014 they are back, in person and better than ever. I give you – the Rider scrubs

5. The sports franchise bikini is as you know, not a new concept. However the Riders moved quick in 2017 choosing cut that was really trendy for 2017 (high neck halter) ladies you know what I mean!

4. Yes, this is a throwback from last season, but the suiting section at the store seems to have had a little expansion itself. Gentlemen of Rider Nation – let’s put the sport back in sport coat …hate me yet?

3. Sticking with the fascination of the RIDER EMOJI (!!! how is this a thing) here is the Rider emoji pillow. Several styles available – because of course.

2. If you are looking to buy me a gift this holiday season, I would like one pair of these dreamy, cozy, cloud-like socks, please. I can tell you right now, get these early as they are going to be SO popular.