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Toronto International Bicycle Show
by Boulevard
Posted: Feb 1, 2009
The Toronto International Bicycle Show is the best place to shop for bicycles and accessories, preview the newest trends in cycling from the top manufacturers and distributors plus enjoy thrilling action-packed events. The show is celebrating its 23nd year in production and is one of the largest exclusive bicycle consumer shows in North America.
Some of the events will include the exhilarating Toronto BMX Jam 09 contest in the Heritage Court. This exciting Pro/Am Street contest series returns to Toronto for the 9th year, featuring many of the world’s biggest names in BMX Street Course pulling unbelievable tricks on an indoor street course. Add the Toronto X Track Challenge (Mountain Bike and BMX 4X Races and the Freestyle Dirt Jump Contest) and the CFO Pro/Am BMX Flatland Freestyle Competition and you get lots of value for your admission. The show also provides valuable cycling information such as where, when and how, club enrollment opportunities, Exreme Theatre, Mountain Bike Trials show, and much more.
[PI=2955741 size=m align=c]Peaty's Bike[/PI]
Toronto BMX Jam 09 returns for the 9th year. A number of the world’s best Professional Street Course BMX riders will battle it out for thousands of dollars in cash and prizes. New limits of what’s possible on a bike are pushed, making for an incredible show. Riding in jam format (heats of 4 riders) allows this competition to be one of the most progressive in the world. Saturday afternoon’s Pro qualifying, and the Pro Finals and Hard Trick contest on Sunday afternoon are not to be missed. If you think bike stunts look crazy on TV, you have just got to be in the stands…Guaranteed to be the most exciting event in Toronto all year. The competition is free with show admission and takes place in Heritage Court (Enter at the show front entrance at the Direct Energy Centre). For rider confirmations, news and other information, visit www.torontobmx.ca
Pro Mountain Bike and BMX – The Toronto X Track Challenge features a diabolical dirt course right on the floor of Hall A at the Direct Energy Centre. Pro Mountain Bike and BMX 4x riders will take part in qualifying and final events all weekend racing for thousands of dollars in prize money and awards. A special feature of the show will be the Freestyle Dirt Jumping taking place all weekend. Ryan Leech will also be there all week showing off his trials skills.
[PI=2955743 size=m align=c]Ryan Leech[/PI]
CFO Pro/Am BMX Flatland Freestyle Competition - Watch many of the world’s best freestylers from many countries show their rad tricks and special riding performances. The Flatland Freestyle competition is located in Heritage Court. For more information visit www.cfobmx.ca
See what’s new and hot in Bicycles, accessories and apparel for 2009. Leading manufacturers and distributors will be displaying their latest product in the Manufacturers Showcase area.
Buy the latest bicycle products from the main Toronto and surrounding area bicycle retailers located in the Retail Marketplace area.
Special Manufacturers Showcase and Retail Marketplace
Kids Cycling Zone - A carpeted area the kids can pedal away on some neat tricycles - helmets provided, adult supervision required.
Extreme Theatre – Ryeka film distributors present the latest DVD’s on all aspects of bicycling in our Extreme Theatre area in Hall A just inside the show entrance.
The Test Ride Zone – Retailers will accompany you to this special area where you can try out the latest street bikes and mountain bikes.
Meet representatives from Bicycle Clubs and learn how they can make your cycling more enjoyable and fulfilling. Enroll in a club or enter one of the many events displayed at the show.
Top Frame Builder Exhibitors – See what’s new and hot for 2009
Win one of the bicycle giveaways as part of the show from selected radio stations.
Free indoor bicycle parking in the underground car park area at the west side of the Direct Energy Centre - parking ramp near Hall A.
Show Info:
Place -
Direct Energy Centre
Hall A
Exhibition Place
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Get Map
Times -
Friday, March 13, 2009 - Noon to 9: P.M.
Saturday, March 14, 2009 - 10 A.M. to 7 P.M.
Sunday, March 15, 2009 - 10 A.M. to 6 P.M.
Floor Plan
All this and more can be found at www.bicycleshowtoronto.com
[PI=2955741 size=m align=c]Peaty's Bike[/PI]
Toronto BMX Jam 09 returns for the 9th year. A number of the world’s best Professional Street Course BMX riders will battle it out for thousands of dollars in cash and prizes. New limits of what’s possible on a bike are pushed, making for an incredible show. Riding in jam format (heats of 4 riders) allows this competition to be one of the most progressive in the world. Saturday afternoon’s Pro qualifying, and the Pro Finals and Hard Trick contest on Sunday afternoon are not to be missed. If you think bike stunts look crazy on TV, you have just got to be in the stands…Guaranteed to be the most exciting event in Toronto all year. The competition is free with show admission and takes place in Heritage Court (Enter at the show front entrance at the Direct Energy Centre). For rider confirmations, news and other information, visit www.torontobmx.ca
Pro Mountain Bike and BMX – The Toronto X Track Challenge features a diabolical dirt course right on the floor of Hall A at the Direct Energy Centre. Pro Mountain Bike and BMX 4x riders will take part in qualifying and final events all weekend racing for thousands of dollars in prize money and awards. A special feature of the show will be the Freestyle Dirt Jumping taking place all weekend. Ryan Leech will also be there all week showing off his trials skills.
[PI=2955743 size=m align=c]Ryan Leech[/PI]
CFO Pro/Am BMX Flatland Freestyle Competition - Watch many of the world’s best freestylers from many countries show their rad tricks and special riding performances. The Flatland Freestyle competition is located in Heritage Court. For more information visit www.cfobmx.ca
See what’s new and hot in Bicycles, accessories and apparel for 2009. Leading manufacturers and distributors will be displaying their latest product in the Manufacturers Showcase area.
Buy the latest bicycle products from the main Toronto and surrounding area bicycle retailers located in the Retail Marketplace area.
Special Manufacturers Showcase and Retail Marketplace
Kids Cycling Zone - A carpeted area the kids can pedal away on some neat tricycles - helmets provided, adult supervision required.
Extreme Theatre – Ryeka film distributors present the latest DVD’s on all aspects of bicycling in our Extreme Theatre area in Hall A just inside the show entrance.
The Test Ride Zone – Retailers will accompany you to this special area where you can try out the latest street bikes and mountain bikes.
Meet representatives from Bicycle Clubs and learn how they can make your cycling more enjoyable and fulfilling. Enroll in a club or enter one of the many events displayed at the show.
Top Frame Builder Exhibitors – See what’s new and hot for 2009
Win one of the bicycle giveaways as part of the show from selected radio stations.
Free indoor bicycle parking in the underground car park area at the west side of the Direct Energy Centre - parking ramp near Hall A.
Show Info:
Place -
Direct Energy Centre
Hall A
Exhibition Place
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Get Map
Times -
Friday, March 13, 2009 - Noon to 9: P.M.
Saturday, March 14, 2009 - 10 A.M. to 7 P.M.
Sunday, March 15, 2009 - 10 A.M. to 6 P.M.
Floor Plan
All this and more can be found at www.bicycleshowtoronto.com
58 Comments
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darkelement
(Feb 5, 2009 at 5:16)
I am not missing it this year!
i missed it by one day last year..My freind walked up to me and asked did you go to the toronto bike show? 
i forgot,he say oh should of told you!...
i forgot,he say oh should of told you!...
yeah i cant wait not shure exactly what i will be entering but i will definitly be competing in something.
If you see someone in a black/white sweater with little green,blue,purple stripes its me... most likely will be with my gf and a couple other people. Don't be afraid to say HI.
If I come into cycle solutions tomorrow, what will you be wearing? If your not working than what about saturday or sunday?
lol.
lol.
.
I haven't thought that far ahead of what i'm going wear. Most likely something neon. You need to see my shoes. DC Pure XE's. GO look em up.
i remember seeing the ultimate "magic chaos rider" cyclist here in the flesh, after all those crazy videos and pictures i've seen... i thought it was all a big prank on pinkbike until then :S
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it sucked last year....ended up leaving after 3 hours the first day and coming back to kitchener and gettin way better deals at Eastside's Cycles sale.
I haven't missed a show in 19 yrs! Ill be there once again. Be there early friday, all day Sturday. Stay late sunday to get all the last minute deals....they dont like to take things home, easier to sell them....maybe you shouldv'e stayed around..
i remember seeing the ultimate "magic chaos rider" cyclist here in the flesh, after all those crazy videos and pictures i've seen... i thought it was all a big prank on pinkbike until then :S
if you go friday, you get what you want, go sunday, you may not get what you want , but youl get hell of a deal on it!
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Bmx vendoers...Black Pony from Oshawa was there last year, and so was Mirraco, its a blast!! Excellent BMX Jam every year!! You will nopt be dissapointed!!
I have gone for the last 5 years and have never seen anything like this were is it usaully like what tent?
i got ryan leechs autograph there once , i watched brian lopes pwn the 4x , bought my fully there last year, bying a new dj'er this year.... many good times there . even though theres usualy still snow on the ground, this is the begining of the bike season to me
Anyone who sees me riding street somewhere in the parking lot or out front/back is totally welcome to join me!
I've never been to a show, is the format similar to the ski and snowboard show? Bikes and parts for sale???
i picked up my cove foreplay at the fall show and cant wait to pick up some new parts at this one
so f*cking stoked
so f*cking stoked
too bad my march break week is on the one just before!!! >. ah well, maybe next year, or the fall show...
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