[Bicyclist]

Aight, so I wanna go to Interbike this year. I have no idea what the deal is with it, and their website makes my eyes, head, and soul hurt.

So if I wanted to, say, check out all the booths and such, do I need a special pass of some sort? Do I just show up?

For the OutDoor demo, do I need to be media or anyone special? I work at a shop if it makes a difference....

Basically, I'm wondering what's up with InterBike and what I can or cannot attend based on my position.

Thanks!

 

[partsbara]

2 words...

you lose... is your boss / anyone from your shop going ??? it s not as simple as rollin up... talk to ya boss...

 

[Bicyclist]

Ah well. It's mid-week so I can't go anyways.

Thanks.

 

[partsbara]

Ah well. It's mid-week so I can't go anyways.

Thanks.

no worries... i got / had a jersey but my lads are rollin out the day i fly to oz (27th)... oh well... next time...

 

[dG video]

its at my house, $5 at the door gets you a cup and a good time.

 

[Bicyclist]

That'd be a helluva drive for me.

 

[wood-dog]

wa, wa, wa, wait a minute! interbike is going on now? I thought it took place in early Fall

 

[.:Jeenyus:.]

You need a pass to get into the booth area.....or ninja like skills.

 

[Bicyclist]

wa, wa, wa, wait a minute! interbike is going on now? I thought it took place in early Fall

It's in late September.

 

[wood-dog]

It's in late September.

Whew!

 

[merrrrjig]

yep, u need to get passes through your shop, since you are late is cost $25 a pass, if you cant get it through work u can pay to get in, its only $200 :evil:

 

[Bicyclist]

Heh, I don't think I can justify missing a week of school for interbike. I wish I could, but I guess I'll have to demo stuff at the races instead.


Thanks for all your help.

 

[maxyedor]

In high school I missed a week of school every year for Interbike. The dirt demo sucks, noting but huge crowds. The expo itself is only so-so, there are some cool things, lots of Chinese manufacturers to steal stuff from, and all the free powerbars you want (very bad idea to live on powerbars and beer for a week), then there are the new products, they all get unveiled early, so you know exactly what to expect. The best thing about Interbike are the parties, the Kona Buck-a-bowl is always good. Last year I was with Adrenaline bikes and, Versus was having a huge penthouse party at the Venitian, Transition guys were super cool to hang out with, and Mountain Cycle forgot we were even a dealer (the worlds largest by far). It really is just an excuse to close the shop and go to vega for a party, the only real reason to even go to the tradeshow is, if you bring a wad of 100 dollar bills on friday you can sometimes score a good deal here and there, I've bought frames, helmets, shoes, peddles, ect.

This year I'm not going to go, I no longer work at the shop, and the ALMS race at Laguna Seca is the same weekend, that and it just isn't worth the drive anymore.