Press release from the Scottish Bike Show -looks like its going to be a bigun’ this year…
“The Scottish Bike Show (TSBS), Scotland’s consumer cycle show, being staged at the SECC, Glasgow from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 April, has announced the confirmed exhibitor list to date for the 2012 event. The list has doubled in size in comparision to the same time last year.
So far, over 20 names have committed to next years show with a mix of both new and past exhibitors. Alpine Bikes are once again a confirmed sponsor. They will again be joined on the exhibition floor by Pedal Power, who have just moved into new premises in West Lothian with arguably the largest store in Scotland at over 7,000 sq feet.
Owner and Operator of Pedal Power, Jonny McBain, said: ‘Our stand has more than doubled in size since the last successful show – we were overwhelmed with the amount of visitors last April and look forward to doing it all again soon.’
A new distributor to the mix comes in the form of Upgrade Bikes Ltd. Marketing and Senior Brand Manager, Rory Hitchens, said: ‘Upgrade Bikes look forward to the Scottish Bike Show and bringing a host of fantastic brands to Glasgow. Visitors will be able to feast on new Pivot full suspension bikes, Kinesis UK road and hardtail mountain bikess, exquisite Lezyne accessories and DMR components.’
The exhibitor list is growing by the week and Rowan Mackie, from event organisers Magdala Media, said: ‘Already there is a strong list of brands confirmed for 2012. This time last year the inaugural show didn’t have half as many names confirmed, so I would like to thank all existing sponsors, exhibitors and partners for their early and continued support. There is a massive consumer appetite for all cycling affiliated events in Scotland and through TSBS we want to provide the best possible platform to showcase cycling in all its forms to the general Scottish public’
The full list of exhibitors includes:
Alpine Bikes
BSD
Continental
Cycling Scotland
Dig BMX Magazine
FreeFlow Bikes
Hooked on Cycling
Intrepid Apparel
Pedal Power
Pocket Mountains
Purple Harry
Ronde
Singletrack Magazine
Sustrans
The Bike Chain
The Bike Station
Trakke
Upgrade Bikes Ltd
Unit 23
Walkers Cycling
Following the huge success of TSBS in 2011 organisers, Magdala Media, have added an extra day to next year’s show. They have also increased the exhibition space by more than 1200 square metres allowing for more exhibitors, more brands, more challenges and promotions, more displays and features and bigger test tracks to keep the projected 10,000 visitors entertained all weekend.
For the second year running Scotland’s growing cycling community – road, mountain bike, bmx and leisure riders and commuters – will have an all encompassing cycle show right on their door step. With an expanded number of independent bike shops, distributors and manufacturers selling a huge range of the latest bikes, cycle gear, clothing and accessories; a central arena hosting jaw dropping cycle stunt displays, from among others the BSD BMX stunt team; have a go bike test sessions and Scotland’s cycling organisations and cycle centres offering expert advice, there will be something for everyone.
The indoor forest track offering great trail features in a safe and fun environment to cyclists of all ages, that proved so popular this year, will double in size for 2012.
Tickets prices for next year’s Scottish Bike Show are great value for money and remain at the 2011 prices – £7.50 adults, £5.50 kids and £20 for a family ticket – 2 adults, 2 kids – if you book online in advance. Tickets on the door: £10.00 adults, £7.50 kids and £27.00 family ticket.
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