CALGARY, AB (December 17, 2015) – The Motorcycle Show – Calgary presented by Dalton Timmis Insurance will roar into town on January 8th, 2016 and run through until 5:00 on January 10th at the BMO Centre, Stampede Park. This premiere industry event will feature the brand new line-up of 2016 motorcycles, ATVs and scooters.
This is the only opportunity for local riders to compare all the different makes and models from all the major manufacturers. Riding enthusiasts can also check out the latest in gear, accessories, touring destinations, as well as clubs and associations.
“The MX Freestyle Show has always been a crowd favorite, and this year we are turning it up a notch by adding a second ramp and a sled to the action” says Show Manager, Laurie Paetz, “Don’t miss all the edge of your seat action at the Motor Madness and Mayhem Show in the Corral, it is great entertainment for the whole family.”
Lead by Keith Sayers, the team of Freestylers that will be performing at the Motor Madness and Mayhem Show is impressive including Canadians Craig Latimer and Billy Kohut as well as Nick Dunne, and Heath Frisby. These talented riders will thrill audiences with tricks like the Kiss of Death, Tsunami and Captain Morgan, flying over 10 meters in the air. The smell of burning rubber will waft through the air as Craig treats the audience to street stunts including burnouts and wheelies. Check the website for Show times.
SHE Rides Nite takes place on Friday, January 8th, when after 5:00 pm all ladies get into the Show for half price. Check out the riding clubs, training schools and apparel exhibitors for women, and stop by the Torch Motorcycles Revv-olution booth, they are making some incredible in roads with regard to women’s riding gear and custom handlebars and seats designed just for women. The SHE Rides evening will wrap up with five lucky ladies qualifying to win a 2016 Kawasaki Ninja 300. The Kawasaki Ninja is inspired by the supersport line and provides riders with a thrilling and agile ride powered by a compact yet potent engine, its nimble handling and balanced suspension offer a silky-smooth ride, irresistible to experience track riders as well as novice road riders looking to sharpen their skills.
The Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Club’s display is always a big hit with the true motorcycle aficionados. This year the exhibit will focus on handbuilts and customs, some older than 70 years. Club members will be on hand to chat about the building process and share their passion with interested show goers.
As many parents know, when introducing your child to a new skill it is better left up to the professionals. The Yamaha Riding Academy is a unique opportunity to introduced kids between the ages of 6 to 12 years old to off road riding. The sessions are lead by qualified instructors and will provide new riders will all the basics of off road riding. Participants will not only receive safety instructions and skills training but they will have the opportunity to gear up and hone their skills on the supervised indoor track.
If perusing the Show and checking out all the new makes and models doesn’t get you excited about the upcoming riding season, then the chance to win a brand new 2016 Triumph Bonneville 900 Street Twin motorcycle valued at $12,000 just might do the trick. Be sure to enter to qualify for your chance to win this amazing bike provided by Triumph Motorcycles.
Produced by Power Sport Services (PSS), the Motorcycle Show – Calgary 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 more information on Show hours, ticket prices, features, and a list of exhibitors please visitwww.calgarymotorcycleshow.ca or become part of the Motorcycle – Calgary’s online community by liking us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/motorcycleshowcalgary) or following us on Twitter @thebikeshows. Advance tickets can be purchased on-line at
https://motorcycleshow.streamintickets.com/purchaseProductSP.aro?sum=The+Motorcycle+Show+%2D+Calgary
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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.
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| 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) |
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Show Publicist Jackie Jackson jjregency@shaw.ca (403) 238-3309 (office) (403) 614-6697 (mobile) |
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