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Fall CycloFest Returns to Charlotte, NCFall CycloFest, one of the leading cycling festivals on the East Coast produced by Interbike, today announced its return to the U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) in Charlotte, NC, on October 20-22, 2017. The free event will feature numerous cycling related activities for everyone from hard-core racers, to those looking to get into cycling, to kids activities and more. The main highlight of the event is the presence of many of the industry's top brands with their latest bicycles available for the public to test on the trails and roads at the venue. An all-star list of exhibiting bike brands includes Marin Bikes, Intense Cycles, Niner, Santa Cruz, Pivot, Ibis, Rocky Mountain, Norco and more. The industry's leading component manufacturers, Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo, will also be on-site to interact with the public, answer questions, and offer demos. "We're really looking forward to bringing Fall CycloFest back to Charlotte and the U.S. National Whitewater Center," said Pat Hus, Vice President of Interbike. "No matter what your age is, bikes put smiles on faces." With electric bicycles, or "e-bikes," beginning to gain momentum in North America, the event is the perfect destination for those curious about their capabilities, and to test a variety of models from numerous brands. Cannondale, Specialized, Raleigh Electric, iZip, Haibike and more will have e-bikes available for testing over the weekend. New for 2017 is the addition of a dedicated e-bike trail designed to test the capabilities of today's e-mountain bikes (e-MTBs). Other event activities include:
"Perfect time; perfect place," said Tim Blumenthal, president of PeopleForBikes. "Whether you're looking for your next bike, are seeking to compete in the various races, or just want to immerse yourself in the wonderful culture of cycling, Fall CycloFest is that ideal East Coast venue where it all comes together." Fall CycloFest is open to the public on Friday, October 20th, from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., on Saturday, October 21st, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday, October 22nd, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the event is free. All guests are required to pay a $5 parking fee at the USNWC unless guest has an annual parking pass. Certain fees apply to race opportunities. For more information, please go to www.cyclofest.com. About Interbike Interbike is the largest bicycle trade event in North America, bringing together manufacturers, retailers, industry advocates and media to conduct the business of cycling. Established in 1982, the show gathers more than 1,200 cycling-related brands, over 20,000 total attendees annually and is considered one of the most important global trade events for the bicycle industry. Interbike is owned by Emerald Expositions, the largest operator of business-to-business trade shows in the United States, with most of its shows dating back several decades. The company operates more than 50 trade shows, including 31 of the top 250 trade shows in the country as ranked by TSNN, as well as numerous other events. Emerald Expositions' events connect over 500,000 global attendees and exhibitors and occupy more than 6.7 million NSF of exhibition space. The company has been recognized with many awards and accolades that reflect industry leadership as well as the importance of its shows to the exhibitors and attendees they serve. More information about Interbike can be found at www.interbike.com.
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