Another Great Show at the Seattle Bike Expo

March 12, 2012

This year things were a little different at the Cascade Bike Club‘s annual Seattle Bike Expo. While both Ryan Leech and the German Artistic Cycling Team were absent, each show had an act sitting in its place.

A BMX show was brought in to wow the crowds with a high-flying jump routine and a flatland show that dropped onlookers jaws to the floor. The Ride & Glide Pro BMX Stunt Team put on a great show through both days of the expo.

In the absence of the German’s from the past two years, Nick Hayden and Wendy Allen came in with their “A Unicycle Built For Two” show. The acrobatic skill of this duo was pretty spectacular.
At the Norco booth we were showing off the latest and greatest in the 2012 lineup. From the Indie to the Aurum the bikes had their game faces on and were aiming to please. Norco Factory Team Rider Jay Hoots was also out signing autographs and teaching skills courses at the show. If that wasn’t enough to catch your attention we gave away a Norco Indie to one lucky Winner from the show. Congratulations to Corey W on winning a new Norco!

Another great year at the Seattle Bike Expo. A big Thank You needs to be sent out for putting on yet another great event. See you next year at the 2013 show.

Seattle’s best is served at the Seattle Bike Expo

March 9, 2012

It is that time of year again. The event season is kicking off and Norco is heading south to visit the Seattle Bike Expo. The Cascade Bicycle Club is putting on the event again for 2012 attracting exhibitors and consumers from around the Northwest. This year, Norco will be on site showing off the latest and greatest from the bike lineup and Norco Factory Team Rider Jay Hoots will present and will sign a poster for you.

Be sure to stop by and have a look at the Norco Booth. Don’t forget to pick up your signed poster while you are there.

Here is some additional information on the show. See you out there!

Hours
Saturday, March 10, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 11, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Tickets
Adult admission:
$10 – single-day pass
$12 – two-day pass

(Kids 15 or younger are free!)

Please note: CASH ONLY at the door. An ATM will be available.

Cascade Bicycle Club members can receive a $2 discount by showing a membership card.

Location
The 2012 Seattle Bicycle Expo will be held once again in the deluxe, two-story Smith Cove Cruise Terminal, which overlooks the Puget Sound and features a magnificent view of downtown Seattle and the Olympic Mountain range.
Presentations & Features
No matter how experienced or what style of bicyclist you are, Bike Expo features a plethora of interesting, informative and entertaining programming. Take your pick of three separate stages and presentation areas, plus a full slate of interactive and fun activities for kids. New for 2012 we’ll have hands-on craft demos in the Cascade Bicycle Club Booth and many more exhibits.

Exhibits
Expo is the largest consumer bicycle show in the United States! Exhibitors from the United States and Canada fill more than 250 booths with exhibits of bikes, gear, travel, health and fitness. Expo is the official kick-off party for everyone’s bicycle season in the Puget Sound. Every top event producer in the region is here as our most of all tour companies, local bike shops and top national manufacturers. This year we are featuring many new booths offering fun, cutting-edge products and “Made in the Northwest” custom items.
Food Court
Enjoy a tasty treat selection:
Athena’s Gyros - Fabulous Greek food choices including Gyros and Falafels
Ballard Brothers Burgers - Seattle’s best blackened Cajun Salmon, burgers, Caesar salad & tasty fries
Patty Pan - Direct from Ballard Farmers Market; Tamales and delicious organic side salads with kids portions!
Java Jo’s – Espresso drinks galore and fresh pastries
Photo Contest
The popular and fun Photo Contest will return for the sixteenth year running! Visit the Photo Contest page for more info and to enter your own bicycle related photos.
Expo Drawing
Be sure to swing by the festivities at the Cascade Bicycle Club booth to enter the drawing to win great prizes – no purchase necessary.

Another Great Show At The Seattle Bike Expo

March 15, 2011

This past weekend was the Seattle Bike Expo put on by the Cascade Bicycle Club. The show had more than 300 exhibitors present selling everything from recumbent to recycled tubes. More than 5000 attendees came out to browse, shop and be entertained over the two day event. Norco was present boasting the 2011 lineup to all the eager attendees. Next to the Norco booth, world famous Ryan Leech conducted two trials demos per day in his test of balance and cycling skill. Another draw to the show was the German Artistic Cycling Team. While not your typical entertainment, the trio of riders drew large crowds through the weekend.

for more photos of the show, check out flickr.com/norcobikes

Show Us Your Mad Skills at VeloBowl 2011

February 14, 2011

Do you have mad bowling skills? If you do, now is your chance to throw on your best bowling duds and put your best foot forward. This year at the Seattle Bike Expo, Norco has sponsored an event called VeloBowl 2011. Come join us on March 12, 2011 for an evening of bowling, beverages, and massive amounts of sponsor swag! Your bowling score equates to swag. The better you bowl, the bigger and badder the swag will be you take home.

The Garage in Seattle is hosting the event and for the rental price of some sexy bowling shoes you will be able to take a crack at the lanes and take home some swag….Any spare $$ you have lining your pockets can be donated to the beneficiary of the night, Bike Works

Arrive early, there will be a limited amount of free drink tickets which can be redeemed on-site!

The Night’s Festivities Are Brought To You By:

Ergon
Nuun
Topeak
NORCO
Dirt Rag Magazine
Bicycle Times Magazine
Magura
UVEX
Vaude

In case you missed it above: 21+ Event. ID Required. Seriously.

See you there!

A Better Than Ever Seattle Bike Expo

March 16, 2010

This past weekend the Norco truck and trailer packed up and head down to the 21st annual Seattle Bike expo. Put on by the Cascade Bicycle Club this has become the largest bicycle consumer show in North America. With more than two hundred exhibitors and thousands of consumers showing up the weekend was a flurry of activity. Norco had some near-ceiling-high towers set up with a display of bikes alongside the latest and greatest from Axiom and Mace.

Next to the Norco setup always seemed to be a mob of people waiting to see the next Ryan Leech Trials Show or Artistic Cycling Demonstration. Having Ryan do 4 shows over the two days was a treat for everyone at the show. Having the Artistic Cycling team as well was simply icing on the cake.

If the expo, the trials demo and the artistic cycling wasn’t enough for you, Ryan was also leading a morning Yoga session both days of the show. A group of yoga enthusiasts showed up each day to partake in Ryan’s class.

With more than 200 exhibitors at the show it took a fair bit of time to see everything. That is if you could actually see everything. Three of the exhibitors present also happened to be Norco Factory Team sponsors FSA, Ergon and Nuun.

See more photos from the Seattle Bike Expo at: flickr.com

Seattle Bike Expo – Day Two

March 15, 2009

The Seattle Bike Expo is a haven for avid cyclists and granola eating – bicycle polo enthusiasts. The whole spectrum of cyclists is represented at the event which creates a fantastic vibe of enthusiasm and creativity. From the Donkelope booth to the Wooden Frame manufacturer, there is no shortage of niche representation. Larger companies such as REI, Specialized and local retailers also came out for the Expo balancing the equation.

Norco has been present for the event, displaying product for the new, the recent and the dedicated norco fans. Next time you are in the area, check out the Seattle Bike Expo and you too, could be seeing the latest and greatest from the big and the small, the new and the old. . .

Dustan

Seattle Bike Show – Day 1

March 14, 2009

Today was the first day of the 2009 Seattle Bike Expo. After spending the better part of yesterday setting up and starting off bright an early today, the show started off without a hitch. With approximately 200 vendors and more than 4000 visitors the show was a bustle of activity.

Taking a moment to look around there was everything from tandems to wooden bikes, retailers to distributors. There were people from all walks of life and all riding styles present. As with most events. . . . pictures speak louder than words!

Dustan

Photo Contest

Kids Race

LUNCH!

Norco Prize Bike

Showing the Bikes

Jay Hoots Signing Posters

Norco Dealer Close By