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"Cycle Canada Gets Naked" (Hall 3)
Cycle Canada Magazine will present a showcase of naked motorcycles in their Hall 3 Cycle Canada display. Featuring bikes such as the Triumph Street Triple, the Aprilia Shiver 750, and the Suzuki B-King will highlight a style that is a favorite with motorcyclists who prefer a minimalist look.

"2009 New Model Motorcycles & Scooters" (Hall 3 & 3A)
This is a great place to start your Show tour with over 25 manufacturers of motorcycles, scooters, ATV's including the full line of 2009 Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Scooter Junction has everything a person would want to know about Scooters. Attendees will find information on licensing for scooters, advice on the proper riding gear for urban riders, and a range of bikes to suit all riders from small electric scooters to larger displacement fuel-efficient scooters perfect for the longer commute. The Used Bike Market sponsored by the Bike, Boat & RV Trader is in Hall 3A.

"Kick back in the EasyRider Saloon" (Hall 5)
Meet up with friends and enjoy the Fashion Shows showcasing "On the Fringe" genuine leather girls who will be sporting the latest in leather and fashions. Catch The Bayou Boys: CCR Classics & southern favorites - Friday, Noon, 3:00 pm & 8:00 pm. And The FlairZ: classic rock favorites and original songs - Saturday, 12 noon, 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Rest your feet and enjoy some good food and great music.

"A Century of Motorcycles" (Hall 4A)
Each year fifty motorcycles are handpicked to represent the evolution of the motorcycle over the past 100 years. It is a wonderful opportunity to see the fascinating technological advances in motorcycling.

"Adventure Riding Discovering Uncharted Territory" (Hall 3)
The Ontario ADV Riders club display will featuring over 20 members' fully kitted bikes and large screen travel photo showings. The ADV Riders hope to inspire other riders to look beyond the pavement and realize the fun starts where the road stops. Travelling long distances (alone or as a group) via dirt & gravel and paved roads are but a day in the life of an adventure rider. They navigate using maps, GPS, the sun and pure intuition. Special Guests of the club include Dakar Racer/Author Lawrence Hacking with his Dakar bike and Author/Adventure Rider, Jeremy Kroeker from Calgary who will be performing 'illustrated readings' from his book, Motorcycle Therapy. 

Belt Drive Betty (Hall 1)
Riding in from Alberta, Belt Drive Betty will be a special guest in the Chrome Divas' booth where they will be promoting International Female Ride Day. You can check out her MAX Award winning web-site at www.beltdrivebetty.com, home of the Busted Knuckle Chronicles, or www.bustedknucklenews.com

Everything you need to know about Motorcycling
Everything that a new rider needs to get started riding with. There are representatives from all the major dealerships who will provide advice on the first bike to buy, and correct style for the buyers' needs. Looking to update your gear, the SUPERSHOW has 425,000 square feet of shopping opportunities-everything in motorcycling under one roof. With over 80 Clubs, Associations, Charity rides, outings, rallies and racing organizations there is something to satisfy every rider. Meet the organizers and the participants and get started planning your 2009 riding season.

Six Rider Training Schools (Hall 3)
At this year's SUPERSHOW, there are six separate rider training schools covering everything from off-road, road riding to track riding. Motorcycle Rider Training Course information and instructors are on site to answer questions and stress the importance of taking a certified course. Many members of the SUPERSHOW staff are also motorcycle instructors, teaching hundreds of new riders each year.

2009 The Motorcycle Awards of Excellence (MAX) Awards (Hall 2 & 4) The Motorcycle Awards of Excellence (MAX) are presented for Riders on the Hall 2 Touring & Cruisers Stage at 2 pm on Saturday.

Tyson Brust -2009 MAX Awards 'Rider of the Year', medical student and world traveler Tyson Brust will display his 'London to Capetown' travel adventure where he rode 23,000 km with 2 friends to raise awareness of Dignitas a Toronto-based humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting HIV/AIDS in Africa. His beautiful 2009 Motorcycle Adventure Calendar will be for sale with all proceeds going to Dignitas.

The MAX Awards for Racers are presented on the Hall 4 Racers Stage at 3pm
Jordan Szoke, 2008 Parts Canada Superbike Champion, and 2008 Yoshimura Pro 600 Sport Bike Champion is the winner of the 2009 MAX Award for Road Racing. Following the Awards presentations there will be a closed Reception in Hall 4A in the 'Century of Motorcycles' display; refreshments will be served. Media are welcome to attend and meet the winners.

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