2015 Colorado Bike Expo - April 25th

DENVER - April 3, 2015 - PRLog -- CONTACT:
Chelsea Smith
(303) 547-2690, media@coloradobikeexpo.com

April 2, 2015

2015 PRIMAL COLORADO BIKE EXPO

KICKING OFF THE CYCLING SEASON; A CELEBRATION OF BIKES & COMMUNITY

Denver, CO – Colorado Bike Expo, LLC is pleased to announce the first ever Primal Colorado Bike Expo on Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Colorado Convention Center. The Expo will feature exciting booths from over 75 bike vendors from across the state; presenting the latest gear, trends and lifestyle in the biking community.

Billed as the official kick off to the cycling season, this celebration of bikes and community, will pair industry professionals, recreational riders, cycling enthusiasts, roadies, mountain bikers and utilitarian’s with the latest products, consumer trends, clearance deals, organized rides, races, bicycling clubs, advocacy groups and cycling destinations.

“Cycling and the State of Colorado have a long history that combines competition, industry, recreation, and community,” said Dave Edwards, President of Primal. “The Colorado Bike Expo is the next natural progression for our community and the incredible bicycling economy that we are privileged to contribute to. We believe that this event will quickly reach the prominence of the Ski & Snowboard Expo.”

It’s more than a consumer show

In addition to an incredible expo experience; the day’s events will entail fun and engaging activities for adults and kids alike; to include an incredible line-up of guest speakers, adult big wheel races, learn to ride program for children 10 and under, “bicycling themed” Sipping and Painting classes, Wish for Wheels’ bike build, fix-a-flat competitions, beer garden and food court, as well as a kids zone complete with a Strider course and arts & crafts.  Project Recycle will also host a bicycle drop-off where attendees are encouraged to donate their gently used bikes that will be refurbished and provided to children in need.

Seminar Line-Up:



10:30 a.m. Megan Hottman, The Cyclist- Lawyer; Bicycling Etiquette


11:30 a.m. Allen Lim, Skratch Labs; Feed Zone Portables Cooking Demonstration


12:30 p.m. Shannon Galpin “National Geographic Adventurer of the Year”, Mountain2Mountain; Pedal a Revolution – Mountain Biking in Afghanistan

1:30 p.m. Amber Dennis, Two Wheeled Inspirations – Women in Cycling


2:30 p.m. Allen Lim, Skratch Labs; Feed Zone Portables Cooking Demonstration


3:30 p.m. Brad Evans, Denver Cruiser Ride & Ryan Kragerud, Longmont Bike Night; Cruisin’ Colorado – Sharing the Bike Love

The event will also feature four Colorado-based bands in Two Tone Wolf Pack, Bison Bone, HR People and Rob Drabkin.


Tickets to benefit bicycling nonprofits. A portion of ticket proceeds will go to support Cycling with a Cause nonprofits and Bicycling Advocacy organizations.  Beneficiaries include BikeDenver, Davis Phinney Foundation, Project Recycle, Trips for Kids and Healthier Colorado.

Get involved

For information about sponsorship, exhibiting or to purchase tickets, please visit www.coloradobikeexpo.com. Save $5 by purchasing tickets online; presale tickets - $10 / at the door - $15. Please note: complimentary bike valet will be available for all attendees.

About our sponsors

The Colorado Bike Expo is made possible by Primal, Audi Denver, Wish for Wheels and BikeState38. Learn more about these Colorado Proud companies:

Primal, founded in 1992, has emerged as the leading designer and manufacturer of premier cycling apparel for teams, clubs and events around the world. Primal is committed to the progression of cycling for all abilities and is dedicated to promoting and sponsoring events that benefit people’s lives. Their mission is to provide the highest-quality cycling apparel available while fostering the growth of cycling through competition, community, and advocacy. They believe in cycling as a positive influence globally and are dedicated to increasing the number of people that choose cycling as a means of recreation, environmental conservation and health. www.primalwear.com

Audi Denver, a McDonald Family Dealership, provides the largest selection of new and used Audi vehicles for Colorado car shoppers. Located at 6060 S. Broadway in Littleton, Colorado, Audi Denver is easy to access from anywhere in the Denver area. Audi Denver is part of McDonald Automotive, a family owned dealership business that has been serving the Denver area for over 50 years. Our team of highly knowledgeable Audi Brand Specialists can answer all of your questions. From questions about buying verses leasing, to the details of our certified pre-owned Audi Program, we are here to help you with any of your Audi questions.  www.audidenver.com

Wish for Wheels, founded in 2004, is determined to make a difference by providing new bikes and helmets to elementary school kids. Their mission is to transform the lives of kids from low-income families, by broadening their scope for personal growth and a healthy lifestyle through bicycling. www.wishforwheels.org

BikeState38, founded in 2014, is your one stop shop for all things bicycling in Colorado; resources, rides and community engagement. BikeState38’s primary focus is road cycling and touring with an emphasis on organized recreational rides. From event directors to industry professionals, bicycling newbies to fanatics, BikeState38 has a little something for everyone; user generated content that’s for the roadies by the roadies and access to free wheeled experts, bike shops, clubs and advocates. www.bikestate38.com.