Europe’s biggest, best and only show dedicated to off road is just around the corner. That’s right, it’s that time of year again for the International Dirt Bike Show at Stoneleigh Exhibition Centre on Thursday November 3rd until Sunday 6th. And for those interested in going it’s a lot closer than you think. Only a 20-minute drive from Birmingham International airport, its a handy trip to take for those planning on jet setting across. With midweek Ryanair day return flights currently starting at €35 it could be a worthwhile trip to make for those keen on blaggin an early Christmas bargain or simply looking to get away for the day to check out some quality off-road moto action. What’s more, if advance tickets are booked on-line for the traditionally quieter opening day, a 50% discount will be applied as ‘Thrifty Thursday’ will offer half price admission to all adults. For an adult this means an entrance cost of just £5, with tickets booked in advance, or £7.50 on-the-door, to gain entry to Europe’s largest, and the UK’s only dedicated off-road show….
The International Dirt Bike Show organisers have a packed programme of events scheduled for this year, making a visit to the twelfth off-road exhibition to be held at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire a must-do date for the diary.
Bikes, Babes and Bargains a plenty....
Once inside the exhibition halls visitors will of course get hit with all that’s best in off-road, as they feast their eyes on the latest bikes and kit. But when a shopping break is required – window or physical – there’s plenty of no-cost activities on offer in hall four throughout the duration of the four-day Show.
The Suzuki Off-Road Experience will be in full swing for the first time at the 2011 Show. Using Suzuki DR-Z125 and DR-Z70 models, this feature is where novice riders can get a taste of what it’s like to ride off-road. Staying with two wheels, albeit it in a different discipline, BUMPY will be running its trials training taster sessions, where adults of 16 years and over can try their hand at a spot of trials riding. For the budding quadder, a kids’ quad riding section will be completely under cover, with four-minute sessions running every day for children aged six and over.
A new fun feature for the youngsters and young-at-heart this November is a Spiderman Climbing Wall, where climbers can move up or down, even upside-down or horizontally sideways on specially made climbing walls. Close by will be a high ropes course christened Mont Blanc, with four metre high platforms and 55 metres of challenging activities.
KTM among others will be there with their full range on 2012 models
Back on two wheels, although without an engine, former British Bike Trials Champion and World Championship contender Danny Butler is sure to thrill the crowds with his team’s Extreme Mountain Bike Show. Last year the agility and machine control displayed by the guys impressed many and they’ve promised a host of new tricks this year. Performances will take place four times a day at the front of the exhibition halls entrance. The team will really have their work cut out as, when not performing, they will make their way back into hall four where they’ll help out with another new element of this year’s Show; a Cyclo Trials try-out arena. Here, seatless bikes with various wheel sizes, similar to those used by Danny, his brother Ash and team-mate Ben Slinger, will be available for anyone to have a go. A kickstart-style course will include a range of different obstacles such as limbo, see-saw and balance bar, with some optional extras thrown in for good measure.
Advance tickets are now on sale and can be bought from the box office on 0844 581 0735 or via the ticket link at www.dirtbikeshow.co.uk right up until 9pm on Monday 31st October 2011, just three days before the Show opens.