Which bike show?

map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

Just curious as the NEC is now over.
What's the best/favourite bike show to visit.
I'm thinking not only to buy cheaper gear / bike bits but also to see the bikes and do a bit of socialising.

I know the poll only allows one option. You could put in a post of the ones you go to regularly.
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Method · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Nov 2004 Karma :

For me it would have to be either the BMF main show in may, or the Kelsoe show.

The BMF in may is the one i go to most frequently, because its just on my doorstep. I love the bike parking and how the entire feild is just filled with bikes, as far as the eye can see, and there is always interesting bikes there Thumbs Up

Also its my favourite for socialising / things to do, as the main arena is always packed with stupid and amazing events (moto-mayhem, stunt teams) etc... and also i know a lot of people that have stands there (GS500E, VMCC etc...)

The Kelsoe show is a like of mine, but purely because i did a grasstrack demo there one year, and was fantastic Thumbs Up

Although saying that, i also did a grasstrack demo on the center green bit of Donnington Park at the BMF show there a few years back, that was interesting Thumbs Up

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Black Knight · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Karma :

The main BMF without a doubt.

I've been to most of the reigonal and National shows and they are very pale in comparison.

craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

Never been to one before, I'd never buy a brand new bike anyway.

Still, wouldn't mine visiting some time just for the sake of it, maybe the Ally Pally as that's closest to me.

fuzz · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

NEC as it's so close to me.
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cliff · Doctor Sicknote Joined: 11 Feb 2004 Karma :

NEC so i can sit on next years bikes and get quotes! Very Happy

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