The vélomanie comes to town
7 e Salon du Vélo Expodium
Montreal, February 10, 2009 - This is the weekend of 20, 21 and 22 February will take place at Place Bonaventure in Montreal, 7 th Bicycle Show Expodium. This show is now a must for all cyclists is a good opportunity to dispel the winter blues and start planning our trips and our leisure sport of the summer.
New this year, we will find among others:
· officially launched at the Salon of the season subscription BIXI, the new service Bike service available to Montrealers in the spring of 2009.
· Winner of numerous awards for innovation and unveiled to the public for the first time in Canada: the electronic derailleur Shimano . This new device technology represents an evolution not seen before in a bike component.
· Presentation cycling E-114 Argon 18, which won a renowned Eurobike Award in the category "Speed Bike.
· for launches of products designed and manufactured in Quebec, including propulsion, a whole new back support which is installed on most saddles for adequate and efficient support when climbing and Kargoo a especially bicycle trailer suitable for cycling.
· The new console Polar CS600X Function geolocation (GPS)
· Official unveiling of the new Concept Store Guru top bicycle manufacturer end Montreal
· First appearance at the Salon of several regions of Ontario to present their most beautiful cycling circuits
· Several new areas of Quebec including Quebec, Manicouagan (Véloroute whales) and Shawinigan
In addition to discovering new lines of bikes for 2009 as more major manufacturers Kuota, Look, Opus , Devinci, Giant and many others, companies suitable clothing for cyclists are also present, including brands such as Louis Garneau, Pearl Izumi, Sugoi and Nalini .
Do not miss
In the opening ceremony Feb. 20 at 13 pm, the following will speak:
· Jan P. Dube, president of Expodium International Inc. and developer of the Show
· A representative of Swiss International Air Lines
· André Lavallée, Mayor of the Rosemont and responsible for transporting BIXI
· Catherine Smith, CEO of Canal Evasion
· Suzanne Lareau, president and CEO of Velo Quebec
· Louis Barbeau, General Manager , Quebec Cycling Federation
· Eric Fournier, Director General of Tourism Montérégie
Finally, this 7 th Expodium Bike Show is for all outdoor enthusiasts, hiking and cycling, whether experienced or beginners. Welcome to families on Sunday, when admission is free for children under 12 accompanied by a parent. The show is presented in collaboration with Swiss, BIXI, La Presse, Escape, and FQSC Bike Mag.
For a complete list of exhibitors as well as tariffs, please visit www.expodium.ca .
7 e Bicycle Show Expodium
of 20 to 22 February 2009
800 De La Gauchetière O. Montreal
Friday, February 20th from 12 am to 21 pm / Saturday, February 21 from 10 am to 19 pm / Sunday, February 22 from 10 am to 17 pm
