Interbike 2008 Kicks Off with OutDoor Demo in Bootleg Canyon

Retail attendees demo manufacturers’ latest bikes and accessories on
extensive trail network, BMX track and closed road loop

BOULDER CITY, Nevada - September 23, 2008 - North American and International bicycle retailers visited Bootleg Canyon in Boulder City, Nevada Monday as part of the 2008 Interbike OutDoor Demo (the first day of the two-day event.) The OutDoor Demo kicks off a week-long trade show, conference and exposition full of cycling-related product demonstrations, launches, seminars, clinics, advocacy outreach and networking.

The Outdoor Demo’s expo area includes more than 64,000 net-sold, square-feet of booth space and provides valuable interaction time for manufacturers with retailers and retailers with the product.

“Our booth was literally slammed all day with retailers specifically checking out our gravity bikes,” said Chris Conroy, president of Yeti Cycles. “Because of the great shuttle services and the trails at Outdoor Demo, our retailers have a unique chance to test the heavy- duty downhill bikes that they would not at any other venue. I loved looking up throughout the day and seeing every one of our 60 demo bikes out on the trails.”

Retailers from all over North America and several international retailers got the chance to test bikes and accessories before making crucial buying decisions for the upcoming year. This year, in addition to the new products and technology for mountain, road, BMX and recumbent bikes, retailers noticed a new focus on urban, commuter and electric bikes.

“In our store, we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of requests for commuter and electric bikes this summer,” said Richard Marquis, a retailer from Javelina Cycles in Phoenix, AR. “After spending a day at Demo, it is good to see that the exhibiting manufactures understand our need for urban style bikes that are not just targeted at enthusiast riders. Our staff had a very productive day demoing several bikes.”

“The first day of OutDoor Demo was busier than last year,” said Lance Camisasca, Interbike industry consultant. “We are very happy with how things are going so far and look forward to another busy day at the OutDoor Demo.”

The OutDoor Demo runs Monday and Tuesday, September 22-23 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day in Bootleg Canyon. The indoor portion of the show, the International Bicycle Expo, runs Wednesday through Friday, September 24-26 at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Key sponsors of the 2008 Interbike OutDoor include:
· Cervélo - Road Demo Loop Start House
· Fox Racing Shox - Suspension Tuning Support
· GUsports - Official Energy Gel
· Hutchinson Tires - Tour of Lake Mead sponsor
· Mavic - Road Demo Loop Tech Support
· Park Tool - Rider Cooling Station
· Pedro’s - Bike Wash and Environmental Sustainability
· PowerBar - Official Energy Food
· Save Our Soles - Schwag Bag Contributor

For more information about Interbike, please visit www.interbike.com.

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Age: 16
Hometown: Kelowna, BC, Canada
Bike setup: Transition Double, & Trail or Park
Years riding: 4

So how did you get into freestyle mtb?
I got into freestyle mtb by watching some kids jump on the corner of my street when I was younger. It influenced me to try to be like them and since then I have fallen in love with it.

Who do you usually ride with?
My muddies from Kelowna; Matt Gretzinger, Stirling Grassick, Mike Kirk, Wes Booth, Benton Leong, Brian Mueller, Justin Kierce, and a ton of other great bros.

What’s the best spot you’ve ever ridden?
Oh thats a tough one…Whistler is an obvious. Kelowna-wise….probably my buddy Leroy Chase’s jumps.

You had a big contest finish this year - 1st place in the Whistler Air Affair. What tricks did you pull out in your winning run?
Yes, I was super excited. I dropped in from the start gate, tail-whipped the first jump, hopped onto the skinny snake thing then super-manned to no-footed-can off. Aired the QP, tabled a hip, blown over by wind on big jump, so no trick happened there. So I aired right over the spine, 360′d the road gap and then 360′d the right hand satellite dish.

Is this your first year competing?
I competed a little bit last year but nothing big. This is my first year competing in a bigger fashion.

What other events do you plan to enter this year?
I am heading off to North Van and Whistler for Red Bull Round Up on July 27-28 then I am heading home to Kelowna for a dirtjump competition called Flirting with Dirt/Center of Gravity. After that I will be entering Crankworx and if all goes well hopefully get invited to Clawworx.

Are you going to try and get sponsored?
Yes, I have been trying to get sponsored for the past couple years. This year everything really took off and its going very well.

What’s your favorite trick?
Another toughy……probably an Indian Air or a stylish barspin.

What’s one trick you want to learn this year?
Aw just one?! Hmm right now I am working on a Barspin to Tailwhip.

What’s your worst injury story?
In 2006, it was the first year I was going to be going to watch Crankworx. My friends and I were jumping a local jump near my house a week before. It was a stupid small jump and I was riding my friends piece of crap Walmart bmx when I tried to No Foot Can the jump and I landed with my left foot underneath the seat but on top of my frame. I ended up breaking my ankle and bursting into tears when I found out. It was my first time to Whistler and seeing Crankworx and I just wanted to be able to ride while I was there. Believe it or not, it hurt to hobble around on crutches so I used my friends bike to pedal around. One morning I was watching my buddy Justin jump the river side dirt jumps, when some idiot comes flying around the corner and plows right into me. Guess what? He broke my thumb! Which led to surgery when I arrived back in Kelowna. Never again!!!!

Are you a fan of Drop In?
Huge Fan!!!

Which season is your favorite?
3

If you could ride with anyone, who would it be?
Cameron McCaul.

How often do you skip school to ride your bike?
Haha skip? I don’t skip…going biking. My parents have let me miss a lot of school to go practice for upcoming events or when friends from out of town come to ride. It showed in my marks this past year during grade 10!

When you’re not riding bikes, what do you do?
Play Call of Duty 4 on my Xbox 360 or go to the beach, hang with friends.

Pick one or the other…

Rock or rap? Rock
Dirt Jumps or Downhill? Dirt Jumps
The Collective or Freeride Entertainment? The Collective
Whistler - Airdome or Park? Park
Crankworx or Bearclaw Invitational? Ah you and the tough questions! I have been to Crankworx for the past 2 years and never to Bearclaw Invitational so I am going to have to go with Bearclaw Invitational.

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Wanna check out one of the year’s best mountain biking contests…for free? Plus perks like free beer, food and parties? Volunteer to be part of the crew for Crankworx and you could.

They have just announced the contest’s prize purse - a ridiculous $70,000 is up for grabs, so you know it’s gonna be good. Here is a breakdown of the prizes:

Prizing Breakdown:
Monster Energy Slopestyle 30,000.00
VW Trick Showdown 8,000.00
Jim Beam Air Downhill 6,000.00
Monster Energy Garbanzo DH 6,000.00
Dual Slalom 6,000.00
WomenzWorx 3,200.00
Canadian Open 6,000.00
Giant Slalom 6,000.00

To sign up as a volunteer, or for more about Crankworx, check out crankworx.com!

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