EDMONTON, AB (January 28, 2016) – The Motorcycle & ATV Show – Edmonton presented by Dalton Timmis Insurance took place January 15th -17th,, 2016.
Despite the current economic climate and cool temperatures over 30,000 Central Albertans made their way to the Expo Centre over the course of the three-day Show. Enthusiasts checked out all the new two, three and four-wheel models from all the major manufacturers.
The annual SHE Rides Nite was held on Friday, January 15th. When the qualifiers names were drawn and announced the excitement mounted, as there was a one in five chance of winning a brand new Kawasaki. Nan from Edmonton chose the key that started the 2016 Ninja EX300 courtesy of Canadian Kawasaki Motors and Blackfoot Motosports.
The Motor Madness and Mayhem Show drew big crowds throughout the weekend and those that took in the show were treated to some amazing stunt riding, aerial action including Heath Frisby flipping a sled.
The Yamaha Riding Academy was extremely popular and the sessions filled up fast. Dozens of kids took the opportunity to learn from the professionals in a positive, controlled, supervised environment. The kids and parents were all smiles when they left the track after completing their riding session.
Eighteen qualifiers gathered late Sunday afternoon for their chance to win the grand prize, a 2016 Bonneville 800 Street Twin valued at $12,000, graciously provided by Triumph Motorcycles and Blackfoot Motosports. Ryan from St. Albert ended up the lucky winner and is eager to take out his brand new bike this Spring.
Produced by Power Sport Services (PSS), the Motorcycle & ATV Show – Edmonton boasts an impressive line-up of manufacturers including Arctic Cat, BMW Motorrad, BRP-CanAM, Harley-Davidson Canada, Ducati, Honda, Indian, Kawasaki, KTM, Piaggio, Polaris, Suzuki, Triumph, Victory and Yamaha, just to name a few.
For further information including Show hours, ticket prices, features, and list of exhibitors please visit www.edmontonmotorcycleshow.ca or become part of the Motorcycle & ATV Show – Edmonton’s online community by liking us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/motorcycleandatvshowedmonton or following us on Twitter @thebikeshows. Advance tickets can be purchased on-line at https://www.ticketmaster.ca/motorcycle-show-edmonton-alberta-01-17-2016/event/11004F2BBD4DBB9B?artistid=920101&majorcatid=10005&minorcatid=105
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ABOUT DALTON TIMMIS INSURANCE
Headquartered in Ancaster, Ontario, the Dalton Timmis Insurance Group is known across Canada as an innovative brokerage that provides specialty Insurance products and programs, including its Home for Chrome Motorcycle division, Commercial, Transportation and Personal Insurance divisions. Dalton Timmis Insurance was ranked one of 8 Canadian Brokerages to make the top 150 Brokerages in the World in 2013 by Canadian Underwriter Magazine.
Founded more than 80 years ago, growing a business from the ground up has provided Dalton Timmis with a wealth of insurance knowledge and old-fashioned values. Today, they balance those values with leading-edge technology and innovative processes to form a winning combination.
Their Home for Chrome Motorcycle Division is the presenting sponsor of the Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Toronto and Moncton Motorcycle Shows.
ABOUT POWER SPORT SERVICES
Power Sport Services (PSS) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council (MMIC) and the Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle Distributors Council (COHV). PSS owns and produces seven premiere motorcycle and ATV shows held annually in Moncton, Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.
MEDIA CONTACTS: | |
Show Manager Laurie Paetz Power Sport Services lpaetz@powersportservices.ca (403) 457-1080 (office) (403) 998-0447 (mobile) |
Power Sport Services, Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council & Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle Distributors Council Jo-Anne Farquhar, Director of Communications jfarquhar@mmic.ca (905) 752-1158 (office) 1-855-794-7487 (Toll-free) 416-996-9207 (mobile) |
Show Publicist Jackie Jackson jjregency@shaw.ca (403) 238-3309 (office) (403) 614-6697 (mobile) |