October 26, 2010 (Edmonton, AB) – Get ready for Bike Expo 2011 with all the hottest gear for the cycling season. Meet celebrity riders and manufacturers’ reps and take advantage of special pricing on those items you need to get rolling next season. On November 6th, United Cycle will explode with events and excitement for riders of all type.

EVENTS
Pork Chop Throw-Down – 11AM to 2PM
– Prize: Trek Ticket Frame
– Raw Round – Bring in a wrapped pork chop to be judged on cut, freshness, tenderness, fat content, appearance.
– Cooked Round – Eligible pork chops will be cooked by a trained cook. Entries prepared similarly for fairness.
– Judges will choose a pork chop winner based on best tasting.

Trials Team Demo – 11am and 2pm

Challenge a Pro
– Compete on a TacX Flow for your chance to win one! $700 value.

PRODUCT
2011 Shimano XTR
– Trek Session 88
– Trek Speed Concept
– Specialized Shiv
– Specialized Demo 8
– Specialized Epic Evo
– Norco Range
– Norco Shinobe
– AND MORE

PERSONALITIES

Paula Findlay 2010 World Cup Triathlon Gold Medalist – London, Kitzbuhel

Jay Hoots Norco Team Rider and Bike Park Designer

Carl Matson: Trek Speed Concept Developer – 10:30am for a private sit down. Please RSVP
Famous on SlowTwitch.com, Paul is the head designer of the Speed Concept project with over 15 years composite engineering and 20 years racing experience. Paul spent 10 years working for the Materials Engineering Division of the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where he provided composite materials engineering support to several US Navy & Marine Corps air vehicle and R&D programs. His multisport racing history goes back over 20 years and includes Team USA age group experiences at ITU Worlds events in both long and short course duathlon as well as long course triathlon.

Lori-Ann Muenzer Olympic Gold Medalist and Author

MANUFACTURER REPS
– Trek
– Specialized
– Norco
– Shimano
– Intense
– Electra
– Look
– BMC

HOURLY GIVEAWAYS – Over $5,000 in Prizing!
– Electra Cruiser
– Mirraco BMX
– Chariot Cougar I
– Giro Helmets/Camelbaks
– Sugoi Clothing
– AND MORE!

Don’t let the snow & cold get you down. Come on out to United Cycle to see all the new gear for 2011 at the United Cycle Bike Expo!

More info here.