2013 Vancouver Bike Show - March 2 and 3

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VancouverBikeShow (Feb 26, 2013 at 15:21)

new this year, Kranked Kids Zone for kids 3 - 10 years, and for older kids check out the Sombrio Pump Track including a "Pro Challenge" . Back again 2013, the Cycle stage with loads of informative seminars and a cycling fashion event. The Trials Stars perform twice daily...see you there.

bbakus (Feb 27, 2013 at 9:43)

So bad I'm leaving to Poland on 1st ;/

Railgunner (Feb 26, 2013 at 13:25)

didnt the old vancouver show have a race course or dirt jumps or something at bc place stadium? would be much cooler and id even travel for that

cheetamike (Feb 26, 2013 at 22:19)

ya i went to several in the late 90,s and there was a indoor stunt course with skinnys and drops and such guys would race each other

johndhill (Feb 26, 2013 at 12:15)

Sure I just need enough gas money for 4000 miles of driving, sucks to live in the south east of the US

derpdownthehill (Feb 26, 2013 at 15:02)

I feel your pain.

erdadh (Feb 26, 2013 at 15:06)

ok,u are closer than i,so so so much closer,you will get there earlier with a skate than i with a plane,so you are lucky to live in the us anyway

yoki-bike (Feb 26, 2013 at 15:49)

You've not felt the pain of spending money on gas until you've lived in the UK. and I love this part of the year with all the awesome bike shows and what not...

johndhill (Feb 26, 2013 at 18:12)

Erdadh , I didn't know former yugo had any trails at all

erdadh (Feb 27, 2013 at 1:10)

come and see,you will be amazed what we do have

Bullitproof (Feb 27, 2013 at 2:04)

or just get a 100 buck flight on westjet from miami

dirtsMerchant11 (Feb 27, 2013 at 13:41)

I wish there was more local support here. I didn't see Dunbar Cycles Cove or Steeds. The LBS should be there showing off their New line ups, selling their swag and giving the people with passion deals. The DH and AM scene was weak the past 2 years.

brule (Feb 27, 2013 at 14:05)

It's tough for a lot of shops to be at shows like this and some of them choose to support the scene is many other ways. To see more shops it has to be something affordable and uniform for them to participate in. This is our second year back after a 6 year hiatus and we're hoping to see more join back in the coming years too.

dirtygirlqb1 (Mar 2, 2013 at 19:49)

Great show this year! Have you heard about the Island Bike event going on? Its on Vancouver Island March 23 and promises to be a great time! Marin, Kona and Naked Bikes will be on location for demo rides! Come ride the hammerfest trail system with some locals who love their trails. Check out Facebook ••• like the page •• daily updates

jessetechdh (Feb 26, 2013 at 12:06)

Looks awesome...does anyone know of any quality bike shows coming up on the east coast of the U.S.? (Philly, New York, Boston, etc)??

derpdownthehill (Feb 26, 2013 at 15:02)

South East Bike Expo was last weekend. not nearly as big or awesomesauce as this but it had a shartload of bike demos.

germinois FL (Feb 26, 2013 at 15:40)

Quebec city in next weeks

devinci-rider1 (Feb 26, 2013 at 12:15)

Why doesn't Calgary get any bike shows!!

WonderAnt10 (Feb 26, 2013 at 12:45)

Honestly I think most places SHOULD have bike shows. It gets the public out and they get to see what REAL cycling is about. No matter if it's just recreational riding, it still get it in peoples minds that riding a bike CAN be fun. It happens all the time at my shop that people come in looking for a bike cause there tired of there heavy Can-Trash bike. They get on a proper hybrid and WOW! they come back smiling and telling me how much they love riding now. Days like that really make me feel good.

agnostic (Feb 26, 2013 at 12:46)

Great question and here is the answer. Calgary does not have a show because no one in Calgary organises one. A lot of time a planning is needed to make one happen, if you want a show start planning.

poonworks (Feb 26, 2013 at 13:23)

well there's the outdoor show coming up on march 22-23/13 i believe with some bicycle
retailers will be there.....i know i know its not the same as a TRUE bike show.

calgary is getting big enough of a city and i think the interest is there to have a full on bike show ...... maybe i will start to organize one for next year !! someone has to start it !!!!

nimtbkis (Feb 26, 2013 at 15:18)

sick! ill come if you do!

Sshredder (Feb 26, 2013 at 12:55)

A looooong time ago,these shows were fun. Build a hard core obstacle course for testing bikes!!!!! There used to be.Just sayin.

bcridin101 (Mar 3, 2013 at 5:40)

Sorry bra but your point is invalid

Sshredder (Mar 3, 2013 at 11:50)

There was an obstacle course for testing bikes? If you had fun thats great . Whatever floats your boat i guess.

bcridin101 (Mar 3, 2013 at 5:33)

The show was awesome today. If you go there needing any information about anything bike related , everyone that is there knows what they're talking about and then some. And then if you get sick of mountain biking go check out the real exciting stuff at the golf side.... Ah...
Formula brakes. Damn they look good and can't wait to get a set on the bike. If you like bikes and bike ppl ; worth checking out every year.

And i watched the trials guys for bout ten mins ; the Old North shore set up was sick but Dangerous Dan lives on the island now so maybe that has something to do with it ?

ccolagio (Feb 26, 2013 at 15:17)

im waiting for the Tippie videos

MrThirteen1 (Feb 28, 2013 at 16:43)

Y do they never mention the Toronto bike show?? which is also this weekend along with the Toronto BMX jam ! which has some world class riders killin it! Drew Bezanson for gold again this year !?! I think so!

Backdoor (Feb 27, 2013 at 2:45)

I get into Van on the 3rd...whhhoooo. After 24 hours of flights though. Unlikely I'll get there. Is there an afterparty ALA Interbike?

Crank-Loose911 (Feb 26, 2013 at 16:03)

SO STOKED!! I went to this last year and it was awesome!!!

the-diamondback (Feb 28, 2013 at 8:59)

Interesting that the Toronto bike show is this weekend too and is not metioned

sheto0o (Feb 28, 2013 at 23:27)

Its was a bit of a let down last year, but Tippy will deff make up for it this year !!!!

dirtygirlqb1 (Mar 2, 2013 at 19:49)

Dirtygirldesigns was at the show!!!

sellingmybanshee (Mar 3, 2013 at 5:24)

decent way to spend a rainy saturday morning. my 5yr old loved the pumptrack, and watching jackson take down jay hoots!

panzer103 (Feb 26, 2013 at 18:22)

I LOVE that huge Pinkbike banner like in the 8th photo. Do you guys sell those!?!!!

Stainer (Feb 26, 2013 at 18:55)

Went last year, got a sick deal on a brand new commy. Defs going again this year!

rocketendo (Mar 3, 2013 at 10:17)

Why does Vcr get a good hockey team AND a bike show and Calgary gets Team Noob and the Home and Garden Show?

Tomazz (Feb 26, 2013 at 12:03)

It would be worth seeing

FuriousGeorge (Feb 26, 2013 at 17:15)

I would punch the shit out of a lot of cute cuddly things to go to this.

CatRider (Feb 28, 2013 at 0:44)

in Spain there aren't shows like this

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Joelrider (Feb 26, 2013 at 12:09)

-----------Keep Calm---------- ------------------and------------------ -------Lets Buy some GIANT----

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jeff444 (Feb 26, 2013 at 12:08)

Come on man Toronto show the same weekend when will we get the respect here we sell way more bikes in Ontario than bc, All those top bike companies and distributors and you Pinkbike gotta get here next year.

craig7 (Feb 26, 2013 at 13:22)

Dude BTAC was in Toronto last September and they even had a public day

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Railgunner (Feb 26, 2013 at 13:24)

could have something to do with the Maple Leafs sucking

jeff444 (Feb 26, 2013 at 17:39)

Hmm ya lets hear all about how many cups the Canucks have lmao

OS141121 (Feb 26, 2013 at 21:01)

They make the playoffs and sell out every game.

jeff444 (Feb 27, 2013 at 5:16)

They have to make the playoffs what other excuse would there b to destroy the city but being sore losers?