The Scottish Bike Show 2011 is a consumer bike show held in Glasgow, geared towards road, mountain bike, street trials, bmx and leisure riders and commuters.
The event brings together hundreds of brands selling bikes, gear and accessories, a central arena with bmx and trials stunt displays, have a go bike test sessions and cycling organisations offering expert advice.
Organiser Rowan Mackie, from Magdala Media, said: 'The Scottish Bike Show is the first cycle show aimed at cyclists of all disciplines and skill levels to be staged in Scotland. I have been blown away by just how supportive Scotland's cycling community has been in getting behind this new, exciting and interactive event. With all things two wheeled under one roof it is shaping up to be a spectacular showcase for Scottish cycling.'
As well as showcasing cycling brands, bike manufacturers, independent retailers, distributors and magazines, it will also promote Scotland's growing cycle leisure and active tourism industry. Cycling holiday and activity providers, representatives from mountain bike trail centres and mountain bike coaching and guiding companies and organisers of open mass participation bike races and bike festivals will be also be exhibiting.
Stunts are provided by the BSD BMX stunt team and The 7stanes Display team who will show off (and sharing) their trials and mountain bike riding skills and techniques. Tirol Austria will host the indoor forest track, 'an all in one cycling experience allowing visitors to have a go at biking and experience some great trail features in a safe and fun environment'. There will also be opportunities to test ride brand new bikes on a flat city style track.
Footage of the almost decade old Fort William Mountain Bike World Cup will be viewable on a large screen, with competitions and promotions, and talks from leading authors on cycling, around the arena.
A number of national and community cycling organisations will be attending, including the official cycling partner of the show, Scottish Cycling; Cycling Scotland, Sustrans, Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland and The Bike Station.
Organisers have partnered with two national charities for The Scottish Bike Show. The Prostate Cancer Charity is the official charity partner and ten percent of ticket sales will be donated to the charity. Breakthough Breast Cancer, a pioneering charity saving lives and changing futures through research, campaigning and education, will also be involved with the event.
Tickets for The Scottish Bike Show are £7.50 adults, £5.50 kids and £20 for a family of 4 ticket - 2 adults, 2 kids if you book online - http://www.ticketsoup.com/tickets/the-scottish-bike-show-2011-2011-12186/default.aspx