in Docklands, London!
The Riders:
The following are who we hope to have in the competition at Cycle this year - which will involve both a 20” and 26” competition!
Thomas Ohler (AUT) In the elite top 5 riders
Ben Slinger (UK) Current Senior European Champion
Dani Comas (ESP) World no 1
Danny Butler (UK) European Champion
Cesar Canas (ESP) 12 Time World Champion
Xavi Casas (AND)
Martyn Ashton (UK) Masters World Champion 95
Chris Akrigg (UK) Former Masters World Champion
Vincent Hermance (FRA)
Benito Ros (ESP) World Champion
‘MEET the ONZA TEAM’ competing at the Cycle Show
DANNY BUTLER (18)
UCI world ranking Men’s Elite Trials number 4
UCI Vice Eurochampion, 2004
UCI World Cup Trials 2004, 4th
BIU Vice Eurochampion, 2005
Leading the 2005 British championship in the top Master Class
Former British Cadet Trials Champion
Danny is now the top MTB trials rider in England. His great style (modelled off the French riders he has trained with) is showing in the every way. Also known to be the hottest and most feared rider in the UK, you never know what he may do next !
BEN SLINGER (17)
UCI World ranking #27
BIU World Cadet Champion, 2004
BIU Euro Champion Cadet, 2005
British Cadet Champion, 2003
Ben is one of the up and coming riders in England. Dubbed by some as the best, he has a great style and a very high level of side hop, over 48”. Benny’s now moving into UCI style comps with Danny in Europe.
ASHLEY BUTLER (12)
UCI World ranking #4
UCI World Youth Games, 2005 4th
BIU Vice Eurochampion, 2005 age related
British Champion 2005
Former x2 British Champion
This little guy is now the hottest thing for his age on a trials bike. Younger brother of Danny, he has the best teacher on the block and is lucky enough to travel the world with his big bro. Just returning from Graz, he won his class in the City Trial and has moves that some of the older boys can not make. He hopes to be the best rider ever to come out of England in the next 5 years.
All the riders ride for the Onza Team on top level trials bikes and are also assisted by Maxxis tyres, Axo clothing ,Ribo trials shoes
Show Details:
Cycle 2005 is a one-day trade and three day public exhibition covering every aspect of cycling. Since its launch in 2002, the show has become the UK's premier cycling exhibition.
Its USP for the visitors is it is the only exhibition in the UK where visitors can see stands from the major brands and specialist bike companies. And coming in the prime 'launch' period for the new bike ranges for the following year, Cycle 2005 provides a one-stop preview of the bikes that will be in the shops in 2006.
With over 100 stands displaying the leading cycling brands and services, attendance at Cycle 2005 is the most effective way to view 2006 product ranges, and monitor new trends in the industry.
Cycle 2005 covers every aspect of cycling -
· folders for commuting
· race bikes for track and road racing and triathlons
· cross country, downhill and trials mountain bikes
· hybrids/leisure bikes for weekend use
· children's bikes and trailers
· specialist bikes e.g. trikes, electric bikes
All of the leading UK cycle magazines including What Mountainbike, Cycling Plus, MBR, MBUK, Cycling Weekly, ProCycling, Singletrack and campaign groups including the CTC, LCC, Transport for London, Sustrans will be at the show.
While there is no direct retailing at the show, several major bike shops do attend and take orders at the show. Visitors can either collect the bikes/products from the shops or have them delivered.
Exhibitors:
Over 100 exhibitors displaying over 130 cycling brands covering the following areas:
Bike manufacturers/distributors, cycle accessories and clothing, cycle luggage, cycle safety and lighting, cycle holidays and tours, cycle publications and magazines, cycle security, cycle design, camping and outdoor equipment, cycle associations, cycle holidays/tours, food and nutrition etc
· It provides the major cycle brands including Specialized, Trek, Gary Fisher, Schwinn, Bontrager, Scott, SRAM, Rock Shox, Manitou, Condor, Colnago, Koga Miyata, Fuji with a fitting showcase for their latest bikes and accessories.
· It also gives an opportunity for the more specialist and niche brands like DMR, Syncros, Airnimal, Surly, USE, Burley, Omega, Hope, Dahon, Brompton, Whyte, Onza, Seven, Salsa, Yeti, X-Lite, KMX, Zed to get their products in front of potential customers.
· And also for new entrants to the UK market like, Titus, E-bike, Cotic, BH Bikes and to test the market for their products.
For a full list please refer to the website www.cycleshow.co.uk
Features:
Fashion Dance display
An all-action fashion dance display of the very latest cycle clothing and accessories for those who enjoy looking good on and off their bike.
Trials Competition
Watch the world's best trials pros push the limits on our purpose built course. Plus wild card round for budding stars.
Meet the experts
Expert advice and tips from pro riders, adventure cyclists, bike designers, technical gurus and more.
Test Track
Test ride the very latest 2005 hybrid and commuting bikes in our indoor try out area.
Duathlon
Put your body to the test and take part in our 3 day indoor bike - run - bike duathlon competition, great prizes to be won for the fastest times
Free Bike Service
Free and secure cycle parking facilities are provided with the compliments of Cycle 2005, for visitors who cycle to the show. Your bike will receive a free lubrication and service provided by our sponsors.
Interactive Racing
Race against the clock or go head to head on our interactive racing rig. Bikes up for grabs for the fastest riders of the day.
Circuit Cup racing
Live racing outside the event (free to spectate) on Sunday 16th October. Further details TBC
Dates and Times:
The Show is open from 13 - 16 October 2005
Thursday 13 October 10.00am - 7.00pm Trade and Press only
Friday 14 October * 10.00am - 7.00pm Open to the Public
Saturday 15 October * 10.00am - 6.00pm Open to the Public
Sunday 16 October * 10.00am - 4.00pm Open to the Public
* Trade visitors are also able to attend the show FREE on these days
Ticket Prices:
Adult £10 pre booked
includes 1 show catalogue (collected on site)
£12 On-the-door
Includes 1 show catalogue (collected on site)
Concessions (on the door ONLY) £10
Includes 1 show catalogue (collected on site)
(Available to Senior Citizens, unwaged. Proof of status must be shown.)
Children Under 16 £1 in advance and on door, If accompanied by an adult
Includes 1 show catalogue (collected on site)
A Note from Danny : Also guys keep your eyes pealed for a chance of win one of 6 ticketsd to the event.