Motorcycle Enthusiasts Flocked to the 2012 Calgary Motorcycle Show

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Motorcycle Enthusiasts Flocked to the 2012 Calgary Motorcycle Show

Calgary, Alberta, January 23, 2012 – The 2012 Calgary Motorcycle Show ran from Friday January 6th, 2012 until Sunday, January 8th, 2012, at the BMO Centre, Stampede Park.

This year’s Show was an amazing prelude to the upcoming riding season. With above average temperatures and minimal snow on the ground many Calgarians rode their motorcycles down to the Show. Over the course of the three days of the show, over 32,000 people made their way through the turnstiles to be one of the first to check out the incredible showcase of new 2012 models, from over 25 different manufacturers.

The Show kicked off in grand style on Friday with the 5th Annual She Rides Nite. At the conclusion of the evening Wendy Parnham walked away with the keys to a Suzuki S40 valued at over $6700.00, courtesy of Walt Healy Motorsports and Suzuki Canada.

The Evolution of Extreme Show ran throughout the weekend and was a definite crowd pleaser for those who took it in. Audiences were treated to the jaw dropping, high flying action of not only MX freestylers, but an ATV and Snowmobile freestyler as well. There was no break in the action as Ernie Vigil and Nick Brocha of Team Empire took to the floor to showcase their own brand of stunt riding.

Clayton Bellamy of the “Roadhammers” entertained and wowed crowds with his acoustic performances of his brand new single “Everyone’s a Dreamer.”

The Yamaha Kids Riding Academy and Scooter School were extremely popular and sessions filled up quickly. The Vintage display was once again a bit hit among collectors and motorcycle aficionados.

To end the Show on a high note, 30 lucky winners qualified for the grand prize draw of a “$5,000.00 Show the Show Sweepstakes.” The elimination style draw saw John Wong claiming the prize, which he promptly spent on a Honda CR250 motorcycle from Rocky Mountain Honda.

What: The 2012 Calgary Motorcycle Show

When:

Friday, January 6, Noon – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 7, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 8, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Where:

BMO Centre, Stampede Park

Details:

Adults: $13.00

Juniors: $9.50 (Ages 6 to 15)

Children (Under the age of 6): Free when accompanied by an adult

Family Pass: $35.00 (two adults and two juniors)

Complete show information is available at: www.motorcycleshows.ca or www.sportshows.ca.

About CNSS:

CNSS is a non-profit corporation and the largest producer of boat, fishing, sportsmen’s, ski, outdoor and motorcycle shows in Canada. Through its family of shows, the corporation raises funds to ensure that generations of young Canadians can benefit from Canada’s outdoors. Since the first show held in 1948, more than $31 million has been committed to these causes.

For more show information contact:

Laurie Paetz

Show Manager

Phone: 403-245-9008

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Jackie Jackson

Show Publicist

Phone: 403-238-3309 Cell: 403-614-6697

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About MMIC:

The MMIC is a national, non-profit industry association whose members include the major manufacturers, distributors and retailers of motorcycles in Canada. The MMIC member companies account for more than 90 per cent of all new motorcycles sold in Canada each year. The MMIC and their members present shows annually in Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Quebec City, Moncton and Montreal. Information on the MMIC is available at www.mmic.ca.

For information on MMIC programs contact:

Jo-Anne Farquhar, Director of Communications and Public Affairs

416-491-4449

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