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Cycle Show 2006

Posted: 4 October 2006

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The Cycle Show starts on Friday and there are loads of interactive features to ensure visitors have a packed day.

Energetic visitors are invited to take part in the Tri UK duathlon for their chance to win a top road bike worth £1,500. There are bikes for the fastest male and female on the 6K bike 2K run. Places are limited so visit www.cycleshow.co.uk to reserve yours.

The Outdoor Mountain Bike Test Track will be open for visitors to try all the latest mountain bikes. Exhibitors including Club Roost, Cotic, Cube, DMR, Felt, Fuji, Hope, Iron Horse, Kona, Marin, Muddy Fox, Norco, Pashley, Pinnacle, Rock Shox, Rocky Mountain, Schwinn, Scott, Specialized, USE, Whyte and Yeti will have bikes to try.

The Tacx interactive racing area is a new addition to the show. Visitors can race against the clock and complete classic stages of the Tour de France virtually.

Cycling.tv will be at the show with their own studio where presenters will be interviewing cycling stars including Roger Hammond and legend Eddy Merckx (Saturday only). They will also be showing top cycling footage from across the globe so visitors can sit back and enjoy the show.

Legend Eddy Merckx who won the Tour de France five times will be at the show on Saturday October 7 and visitors will be invited to ask him a question in an afternoon Q&A session.

The Cycle Show also hosts the Onza International Trials competition where some of the world’s top trials riders take on a purpose built indoor course to win £3,000 and the international title. This year’s show has tiered seating and a faster competition format to ensure the action is even more enthralling.

Brand new to the show is the Condor Clothing Retail Zone where visitors can buy the latest winter cycling clothing from brands including Campagnolo, Crumpler, Endura, Gore and Specialized.

With 120 exhibitors showing all their latest bikes, clothing and accessories before they hit the shops in 2007 there is lots for visitors to see and do.

The Show takes place at ExCeL, London on October 6-8. Tickets cost £12 on the door or £10 in advance and kids go for a quid. Visit www.cycleshow.co.uk or call 0870 126 1786 to book yours now.

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Cycle Show 2006

Posted: 26 September 2006

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Legendary cyclist Eddy Merckx has confirmed his attendance at Cycle 2006 which takes place at ExCeL, London, on October 6-8th. Eddy will be joined by other big names including GB cyclist and Transport for London ambassador Bradley Wiggins and T-Mobile’s latest recruit pro-cyclist Roger Hammond.

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Eddy Merckx will be at the show on Saturday October 7 and visitors to the Cycle Show will be invited to ask Eddy a question about his life and cycling career in a Q&A session in the afternoon. The Belgian bicycle racer won the world amateur cycling championship in 1964 and became world professional champion in 1967. He won the Tour de France five times (1969–72, 1974) and it has been estimated that Eddy rode up to 30,000 miles a year in training and competition.

The experience gained in those thousands of miles of training, and the passion that they represent, has gone into the design and production of the Eddy Merckx range of cycles that will be displayed on the fk:marketing stand – K10 – with brand new models for 2007.

Eddy will be joined by homegrown talent Roger Hammond who will also be at the show on Saturday. Roger Hammond was the British Road champion in 2003 and 2004 and won two stages of the Tour of Britain this year. Since the beginning of 2005, Roger has ridden for the Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team but it was recently announced that he will ride for the T-Mobile Cycling Team in 2007.

Fellow GB cyclist Bradley Wiggins will also be at the show to present the Cyclesafer Challenge, a Transport for London initiative that encourages young people across London to think about cycling safely. Over 800 8-10 year olds entered the competition and designed safety posters and cycling gadgets and the shortlisted pupils will be at the show to receive their awards.

The Show takes place at ExCeL, London on October 6-8. Tickets cost £12 on the door or £10 in advance and kids go for a quid. Visit www.cycleshow.co.uk or call 0870 126 1786 to book yours now.

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Posted: 19 September 2006

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This year’s Cycle Show is set to be better than ever with brand new features including the Condor Clothing Retail Zone, the Outdoor Mountain Bike Test Track, Cycling.tv studio and Tacx interactive racing area. For the first time, visitors to the show will be able to buy clothing and accessories from the Condor Clothing Retail Zone. Run exclusively by London bike brand Condor, the zone will feature brands including Campagnolo, Crumpler, Endura, Gore and Specialized.

The new purpose built outdoor mountain bike test track will feature North Shore structures and visitors will have the chance to try out bikes from brands such as Club Roost, Cotic, Cube, DMR, Felt, Fuji, Hope, Iron Horse, Kona, Marin, Muddy Fox, Norco, Pashley, Pinnacle, Rock Shox, Rocky Mountain, Schwinn, Scott, Specialized, USE, Whyte and Yeti. The Sram service vehicle and the Muc-Off team will be there to service and clean bikes up, after sessions on the track.

The Cycling.tv studio will be a hive of activity with daily interviews from cycling legends, celebrities and special guests as well as showing all the latest racing footage from across the globe. GB riders Bradley Wiggins and Roger Hammond are just two of the confirmed guests.

Energetic visitors can test their speed and ability on the all new Satori and Fortius trainers in the Tacx racing challenge where they can virtually race against the clock on a range of courses including classic Tour de France stages.

Along with all the new additions, this year’s Cycle Show will also include regular features including the Tri UK duathlon (visitors can take part for free – visit www.cycleshow.co.uk), the commuter test track and the Onza international trials competition which will be even more impressive, taking place on a huge stage surrounded by tiered seating that will double up as the fashion show stage.

Fashion shows will be frequent and will showcase brands including Endura, Foska and Gore. An impressive exhibitor list includes over 120 brands, cycling organisations, cycling holiday companies and charities including partner charity Leukemia Research.

Show director Mick Bennett said:

“Each year we aim to make the show a different and more enjoyable experience for visitors. We listen to feedback and this year we have added the mountain bike test track and a bigger trials area following suggestions we got last year. The Show is a great day out for cycling enthusiasts, families or those looking for advice on their first bike. As well as being a chance to see all the latest bikes and accessories before they hit the shops in 2007 it is also a chance to enjoy all the interactive features.”

The Show takes place at ExCeL, London on October 6-8. Tickets cost £12 on the door or £10 in advance and kids go for a quid. Visit www.cycleshow.co.uk or call 0870 126 1786 to book yours now.

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Posted: 30 July 2006

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2007 Bikes

Cycle 2006 is the UK’s premier cycling exhibition and falls in the prime launch season for all the new bikes and products for 2007. It’s a unique chance to see the very latest bikes, clothing and accessories before they hit the shops – and this year there’s even more to see because the show is even bigger. With hundreds of brands under one roof, ranging from large manufacturers like Specialized and Scott to small specialist builders and designers, the Cycle Show is an essential day out for every kind of cyclist.

Mountain Bike Test Track

A brand new outdoor mountain bike test track means visitors can try out all the latest mountain bikes. The purpose built dirt track will feature North shore structures. Visitors will have the chance to try out bikes from brands such as SCOTT along with Cotic, Cube, Iron Horse, Marin, Muddy Fox, Norco, Pinnacle, Specialized, Whyte and Yeti. The Sram service vehicle and the Muc-Off team will be there to service and clean the bikes up, after each session.

Retail Zone

The Bike Boutique means visitors can shop for all the very latest clothing and eyewear and take something home with them for the first time.

Cafe

Sample a few energy drinks washed down with a cappuccino, while catching classic race action from Cycling TV.

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Cycling TV Studio

New to the show this year we have a live TV studio – hosted by Cycling.tv. The studio will be a hive of activity with daily interviews from cycling legends, celebrities and special guest and all the latest racing footage from across the globe.

TRI UK Duathlon

Have a go at the Cycle Show indoor 6k bike/2k run duathlon brought to you by TRI UK. The duathlon is open to novices upwards and places are free with the chance to win a top road bike for the fastest male and female competitors.

Onza International Trials Competition

The world’s elite trials riders meet in London to compete for ?3,000 cash on the huge indoor Onza course. The best Brits including Ben Slinger and Danny Butler will be up against the likes of the 2004 World Champion Coustellier brothers from France.

Bike Fashion Show

Essential for those who want to look good on their bikes. The Cycle Show fashion stage features the hottest cycle clothing and accessories from top bike brands.

Meet The Experts

Expert advice and tips from pro riders, adventure cyclists, bike designers, technical gurus and more.

The Bike Hub

Home to all the leading UK cycling campaign groups and government agencies including the CTC, LCC, British Cycling and Department for Transport. The Hub is the place to find out what’s happening on the ground in cycling.

Venue

ExCeL is located in London’s docklands close to Canary Wharf and City Airport with easy access by tube/DLR to London’s mainline stations (25 minutes to Waterloo). It is also home to the London Boat Show and the International Motor Show in 2006. ExCeL’s riverside location offers a host of bars and restaurants to make your visit to the Cycle Show a great day out. Check the Cycle Show website for full travel details.

Service Centre and Free Bike Park

If you’re coming to the show by bike, courtesy of our exhibitors, Cycle is providing a secure bike park where you can leave your bike free of charge. And while you enjoy the show, your bike will get a free check-up by the technical experts.

Disabled access

ExCeL London has been purposefully designed to allow unrestricted access for disabled visitors. For details of parking facilities and wheelchair loan and access please contact the venue (0)20 7069 5000.