Interbike Returns to Vegas in September for 2011 Show

Oct 12, 2010 at 17:19

Show organizers respond to support for September dates and Las Vegas

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. - Oct. 12, 2010 - In response to feedback to its announcement three weeks ago that it was moving the show to August in Anaheim for 2011, Interbike today announced the 2011 edition of the show will stay in Las Vegas and will be held September 12-16.

"The announcement that we were moving the show dates and location elicited a very real response that surveys and discussions alone couldn't accomplish," said Andy Tompkins, Interbike show director. "Due to the overwhelmingly positive response to this year's show and the countless conversations we've personally had with exhibitors and retailers regarding the future dates and location of Interbike, we are reversing our earlier decision to move the 2011 show to Anaheim in August. We are hearing loud and clear that, at this time, the industry prefers September dates and the convenience of Las Vegas."

The indoor portion of the show will be held September 14-16 at the Sands Convention Center, with the OutDoor Demo being held in Bootleg Canyon September 12-13. The 2012 show also will be held at the Sands in Las Vegas September 19-21 with the Demo September 17-18.

The attention brought by news of moving the show to August allowed the entire industry to examine how it utilizes Interbike, what the show means to the marketplace, and helped solicit real and frank opinions from every sector of the industry. Based on this feedback and the success of Interbike 2010 (see press release), the show will move back to September in Las Vegas.

"Interbike has always been and will continue to be the industry's show," continued Tompkins. "We have heard the market's passion and commitment to this event and we want you to know that we are listening. We believe the new direction will best serve the current needs of the marketplace."

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6 Comments

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stephbowcycle (Oct 13, 2010 at 19:50)

I'm glad it's staying in Vegas - I wanted to attend next year for the first time, but I was not interested in going to Anaheim at all. That's great to hear it's staying, and they'll have at least one more person in the crowd because of it!

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brule Mod Plus (Oct 12, 2010 at 20:07)

I was actually looking forward to the change back to Anaheim, but not the timing. Mid summer to too tough on shops and all media that is already pinned with events. We'll see how this all goes.

larock Plus (Oct 12, 2010 at 21:16)

Agreed, more than anything the proposed timing sounded aweful. Next summers schedule is gonna be enough change with the big slopestyle events getting mixed around.

larock Plus (Oct 12, 2010 at 17:52)

Whoohoo! glad to hear it.

mblakely (Oct 12, 2010 at 17:25)

Andy Tompkins took a bribe or Vegas gave him an offer he could not refuse.

IanHylands Mod Plus (Oct 12, 2010 at 17:31)

as far as I heard the Anaheim move was an option only and had not actually been decided on in any way. It was announced only to gauge response from the industry, which it seems has been in favor of staying in vegas. Again that's the rumors I heard only...