Features & Events
2009 Features & Events Information
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Who we are at the MMIC and COHV
Do you want to be the best rider you can be! The Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council (MMIC) and the Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle Distributors Council (COHV), two national non-profit industry associations whose members include the major manufacturers, distributors and retailers of motorcycles and ATV's, can help point you in the right direction. As owners of seven premiere motorcycle & ATV shows held annually across Canada, it tells you right away that we know a lot about riding and what it takes to "Ride Like A Pro". Each year new and experienced riding enthusiasts come to these Canadian Industry showcases to check out what's new and what's hot for the upcoming season. Each year enthusiasts are introduced to the latest technology that makes riding smoother, safer and more enjoyable.
At MMIC & COHV we know that riding your bike or ATV is a thrill that requires critical skills. Luckily, these skills can be learned and with a click of a mouse, on-road and off-road riders can enter our web sites and find out for yourself what it takes to get the proper training, equipment, riding experience and ongoing education that allows you to master your machine, the environment and constantly changing riding situations. Check us out at www.mmic.ca or www.cohv.ca and join us at one of our seven shows in a city near you. A percentage of the profits from these shows are distributed to rider clubs and federations to help fund and support industry sanctioned programs and safety and educational initiatives across the country.
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Exclusive New Model Manufacturers Showcase!
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Check out this year's floorplan
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The members of the Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council (MMIC) and the Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle Distributors Council (COHV) invite you to attend the Edmonton Motorcycle Show. The Edmonton Show is the Canadian Motorcycle and ATV industries second stop on the Western swing of the official launch of its cross Canada, seven city show tour where the leading manufacturers and distributors travel coast to coast offering the riding community a first glimpse of their new 2009 models. The MMIC and COHV are national, not-for-profit industry trade associations whose members account for over 90 per cent of all new motorcycles, scooters and ATV's sold in Canada. A percentage of the profits from these seven shows are distributed to rider clubs and federations to help fund and support industry sanctioned programs, and safety and educational initiatives across the country.
The Edmonton Motorcycle Show is the one and only Northern Alberta stop on the tour and is the exclusive show where MMIC and COHV member companies get together to introduce hundreds of new models to the press and riding public. Visitors are offered an exceptional opportunity to check out the newest bikes, ATV's, scooters, gear and accessories direct from the manufacturers, factory reps and dealers- including Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Harley-Davidson, BMW, Ducati, Buell, Victory, Triumph, KTM, Hyosung, BRP, and many more. In addition, the show offers enthusiasts a wide variety of entertainment, seminars, celebrities and much more as major retailers and distributors feature every conceivable product and service of interest to the rider.
The Edmonton Motorcycle Show comes once a year, so don't miss it. Mark the weekend of January 16-18, 2009 on your calendar and make plans to attend and see all the exciting new products the industry is offering for the 2009 riding season!
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 Meet World Renowned Stunter Jason Britton
Do you ever wonder what motivates, drives and inspires professional stunters to keep investing in the game, risking life and limb to perfect their sportbike stunting skills? Is it the applause of the crowd or just the adrenalin rush of dialing in and executing an impossible trick? Finding out is as simple as visiting the Parts Canada display to meet world renowned stunt rider and entertainer Jason Britton, widely recognized as one of the most talented and responsible extreme stunt riders anywhere. As the current host of "SuperBikes" on Speed TV and the Executive Editor of 2Wheel Tuner Magazine, Britton has taken his riding talent and skills in extreme sports to a new art form.
 He now takes on challenging Hollywood roles in films such as "Torque" (doubling for Ice Cube) and stunt work in "Biker Boys," and "Waist Deep." His "No Limit" riding style can be seen on many extreme videos such as "Urban Assault", "All Twisted and Pucked-Up", "Urban Assault II" , "Get On Up", Get On Up II", "Revolution Twenty 04," "Revolution Twenty 05," "Get On Up III" and newly released "Get On Up 4". Jason will be at the show all weekend signing autographs and talking with fans in the Parts Canada booth, so be sure to drop in and find out what makes him tick.
| Jason Britton - Autograph Signing Schedule |
Friday:
Autograph signings in the Parts Canada booth
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
5:00 pm – 6:15 pm
7:15 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday:
Autograph signings in the Parts Canada booth
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Sunday:
Autograph signings in the Parts Canada booth
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
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SHE Rides Nite – FRIDAY NIGHT LADIES NIGHT (½ price!)
 All ladies get in ½ price Friday, Jan 16th
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
TONS of prizes and specials just for the Ladies all night long!
ENTER TO WIN - LADIES ONLY
Enter your name at the Joe fm
and Cycle Works Motorsports Booth in Hall B
Friday night 5:00 pm – 8:15 pm
DRAW will take place at 8:30 pm on the stage located in Hall B
Five (5) Lucky Ladies’ names will be drawn onsite
5 helmets on stage – under one helmet is 1 Key that starts your new Ride!
The other four ladies will not walk away empty handed thanks to our sponsors:
Gamma Sales: G-Max Ladies Helmet
Kate King Jewellery: Ladies piece of Jewelry
Boutique of Leathers: Outlaw ladies helmet
BitchinGear: BitchinGear Jacket and Tank Bag
Special Feature:
Inside Motorcycles: Free subscription & chance of 2 page spread in publication.
Inside Motorcycles - Booth #700
Visit the magazine that features "IM FEMALE"--a section just for women by Vicki Gray and pick up a FREE issue of Inside Motorcycles! Just say "Vicki sent me" and you'll also receive a complimentary 3 issue trial subscription to Inside Motorcycles!
Have you ever wanted to be featured in a Motorcycle Magazine? Now is your chance!
One lucky ladies name will be drawn from all the SHE Rides Nite trial subscriptions to Inside Motorcycles collected from the Calgary and Edmonton Motorcycle Shows, and that lucky lady will be featured in the "Meet Miss Motorcyclist" feature in an upcoming 2009 issue of Inside Motorcycles!
Heritage Harley Davidson
Fashion Show and Garage Party
FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY
Come see the hot new fashions for 2009 and
Ladies be sure to take in the Heritage Harley Davidson Garage Party
to find out just how easy it is to pick up that motorcycle! |
- Grand Prize -
A 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250
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i. ROBOT
Direct from the Orange County Choppers Museum and built by OCC, the i.ROBOT bike was featured on the reality television series American Chopper. The i.ROBOT bike was commissioned to coincide with the release of the 2004 Hollywood sci-fi hit flick starring Will Smith. Along with a shop visit from Will, OCC looked to various sketches and photos of the robots featured in the movie for inspiration, which resulted in a sleek, futuristic, robotic looking bike that was unveiled on the red carpet at the film’s star-studded premiere in Los Angeles.
Check it out at the Alberta Cycle booth.
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Motor Madness Thrill Show! - daily in Hall D
Where can you see motorcycles fly through the air while stunt riders perform on the ground, in the middle of January? Only at the Edmonton Motorcycle Show!
The Canadian Kawasaki FMX Freestyle Team is back to wow the crowd with their aerial acrobatics. With heart pounding, thrilling, high flying action, these athletes will perform extreme tricks such as
CLIFF HANGAR, TSUNAMI, KISS OF DEATH, SUPERMAN, SIDEWINDER, ROCK SOLID
| SCHEDULE - HALL D |
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5:00 pm and 7:00 pm |
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12:00 pm, 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm |
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12:00 am & 2:00 pm |
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ALSO NEW THIS YEAR – CANADIAN CHAOS STUNT TEAM
No Hands, One Handed Crossover, Candybar, Fender Grab, Touchdown, Look Back, Coaster, Combos, Circles, One-handed Circles...and these are just the wheelies! This is extreme motorcycle freestyle display riding or better yet in two words …..Canadian Chaos! The team was established in 1996 and is lead by close friends, Shaun Ogilvie and Terry Lloyd. The sport of extreme motorcycle stunt riding has evolved at a generous rate over the last decade and Canadian Chaos has been there to promote safe and responsible riding throughout. Maybe you could simply summarize the team using one generic term: Don’t try this at home!
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Canadian National Indoor Mini Road Racing Championships
Two Cities, Six Day's, 18 Races, 108 Heats, One National title!
It’s back and the competitors are ready! Come down to the Edmonton Motorcycle Show and watch these racers burn up the indoor track and battle it out to see who wins the Canadian National title!
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6:00 pm and 8:00 pm |
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12:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm |
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11:00 am, 1:30 pm, 4:00 pm FINALS & AWARDS |
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Be sure to watch for and cheer on some of the following TOP CANADIAN SUPERBIKE STARS
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Yamaha Riding Academy for Kids
Yamaha Canada and Canadian Motorcycle Training Services are proud to present the Yamaha Riding Academy exclusively at the Edmonton Motorcycle Show. The Academy offers a free opportunity for kids aged 6 - 12 (certain conditions apply) to take a ride on the latest Yamaha TT-R off-road motorcycle. With certified instruction, the latest motocross gear and a 15-minute riding session, your child will be safely introduced to the wonderful world of off-road riding. Participation is limited to 8 riders at a time during scheduled session hours.
In the last 6 years over 12,000 children have learned to ride through participation in the Academy which emphasizes safety, proper riding equipment and introductory basics such as braking, balance and throttle control. The TT-R minibikes are equipped with a throttle restricted governing feature that allows technique to be mastered at slow speeds to promote riding safety and having fun. All safety equipment is supplied for the kids. A visit to the Yamaha Riding Academy is a great way to get them started in an activity that will bring a lifetime of enjoyment!
Open to Ages 6 - 12 in Hall E
Children must be accompanied by parents or legal guardian with authority to sign a waiver. Children must be proficient on a two wheeled bicycle
| SCHEDULE - HALL E |
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12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm |
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10:00 am – 12:30 pm
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm |
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10:00 am – 1:30 pm
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
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Great Canadian ATV Showcase
It may be called the Edmonton Motorcycle Show, but there's also a selection of the latest 09 ATV's on display from the leading manufacturers. All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV's) have exploded in popularity and for good reason. They are capable of doing a wide variety of useful work, they're fun to ride, and with the continuing development of provincial recreational trail systems, they can take you to wilderness areas you wouldn't otherwise get to. If an ATV purchase is looming on the horizon, the Edmonton Motorcycle Show is a great place to shop and compare the many brands, models and displacements you have to choose from.
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 Rider Nation 2009
There are hundreds of organized motorcycle rides, races and events throughout Alberta that take place during the riding season. So if meeting new riders or getting involved is of interest to you, drop by Rider Nation. Rider Nation features an extensive variety of riding groups, associations, lifestyle exhibits and weekend outings that motorcyclists from all walks of life can participate in and celebrates the wide spectrum of activities open to all riders. It offers an excellent opportunity to meet and socialize with other enthusiasts who are passionate about their sport and their bikes. Whether you ride on the road, in the dirt, or at the track, Rider Nation offers something for you. There's no reason to ride alone if you don't want to!
Check out all the excitement and fellowship that our sport has to offer at Rider Nation. |
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Memory Lane Vintage and Classic Bike Display
presented by The Edmonton Vintage Motorcycle Group
If you're interested in Vintage bikes, don't forget to check out the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group (CVMG) display to see some of their members’ exotic antique eye candy and this year the spotlight is on the year 1969!
The CVMG is a national club of over 1700 motorcycle enthusiasts interested in encouraging the collection, restoration and preservation of motorcycles and related memorabilia of historic interest. The group's members own over 5,000 motorcycles made up of a bewildering variety of nearly 200 different brands.
Today, the CVMG and its 27 Sections organize and host rallies, shows, displays and sporting events as well as lending support to many other varied community affairs across the country. |
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Authors and Adventurers
Rene Cormier
Do you ever wonder what it would be like to sell everything you own, get on your bike, and ride off into the sunset? Join Alberta motorcycle adventure Rene Cormier at the Edmonton Motorcycle Show to hear about how he did just that! He is just home from the trip, and will be present with motorcycle and gear to talk about adventure traveling by motorcycle. Rene's travels have taken him four and a half years, covering 156,000 kilometers and 45 countries from Canada to South America, Africa up to the Middle East and Pakistan, Iran to Russia and Mongolia. Hear about bullet holes, Al Queda terrorists, eating mice, the "Tunnel of Death", spectacular mountain passes, and everything possible in between. Rene's fourth and final annual motorcycle travel calendar will be available at the show, featuring pictures and stories from the last year of the road. Don't forget to get it signed!"
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 Jeremy Kroeker
Meet Jeremy Kroeker of Calgary Alberta, author of Motorcycle Therapy. Pictured here in the Jordan Desert on his latest trip through the Middle East, Jeremy will be selling and signing copies of Motorcycle Therapy about his travels through Central America.
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Doris Maron
August 4, 2001 Doris left Edmonton, Alberta to travel around the world on her motorcycle. She sold everything she owned, except her 750cc Honda Magna, to realize her incredible dream. Over the next two years and eleven months she traveled into 44 countries on six continents, riding solo most of the time. “This has been a most amazing adventure, and the biggest education of my life and I have come to realize that we are all capable of great things. I encourage everyone to live their dream, whatever that may be!”
Doris has two published books about her experiences traveling around the globe:
Untamed Spirit - Around the World on a Motorcycle; and
Untamed Spirit II - Living a Dream
Both will be available to purchase at the Edmonton Motorcycle Show
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Win an Edelweiss Tour from BMW Canada and Farewell Travel
 While you’re at the show, be sure to drop by the BMW booth #C6 and fill in a ballot for a chance to win a 7 day trip through the Alps courtesy of Edelweiss Tours and Farewell Travel.
Click here for Details.
The "Alps and Lakes" Tour takes you through a beautiful part of the European motorcycle paradise, its pristine lakes and towering mountains being the famous background for the movie “Sound of Music”. This vacation offers a little bit of everything: beautiful and relaxing rides through the valleys, some mountain roads and passes, great vistas and sights, including King Ludwig's castle and the historic city of Salzburg. The tour consists of five riding days through two countries, Germany and Austria. This contest will be travelling to all 7 MMIC shows across the country and the winner of this trip will be selected in a random drawing to be conducted on or about March 31, 2009 by Edelweiss Bike Travel. Please see the on-site representative for more information and contest details.
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