This weekend (Jan. 6-8) the venerable Progressive International Motorcycle Shows roll back into the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. It will again bring some flash and excitement to our winter off-season non-riding doldrums and is the perfect tonic for a cold, clear February weekend.
The Progressive International Motorcycle Shows feature all sorts of interesting things to see and do, in addition to getting a full dose of your favorite manufacturer's new products. Honda, Harley Davidson, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Triumph and Yamaha factories will be there along with more than 100 other exhibitors, keeping your day full. Check out British Motorcycle Gear for truly amazing safety gear, and local shops like Blackbeard Powersports and Biker Bob's Harley Davidson Motown for show specials and more. Say hi to old friends and meet some new ones, all while browsing new products and maybe learn a little at the seminars. Save some time to check out the educational (and fun) seminars and static displays. The IMS folks were kind enough to provide the seminar schedule for all three days of the show:
Friday January 6 - Show open from 4:00pm to 9:00pm
5:00pm: Around the World with Long-Distance Rider Doug Wothke
6:00pm: DIY: Tuning Your Suspension - Matt Wiley from RaceTech
6:30pm: Rock the Gear - What Gear to Wear, How it Should Fit with Brittany Morrow
Saturday January 7 - Show open from 9:30am to 8:00pm
10:30am: New Rider Skills and Techniques - What to Learn First w/ the Detroit Metro Moto Safety Program
11:30pm: DIY: Selecting, Buying and Maintaining Your Tires with Dunlop
12:00pm: New Helmet Styles = New Fitments - Get it Right with Don Bailey of Shoei
12:30pm: Advanced Riding Techniques - Body Position, Braking, Cornering and More with Scott Russell, Nick Lenatch and Ken Hill
1:30pm: Is Your Butt Made of Iron? Learn the Basics of Long Distance Touring with Twisted Throttle
2:30pm: Around the World with Long-Distance Rider Doug Wothke
3:00pm: DIY: Tuning Your Suspension - Matt Wiley from RaceTech
3:30pm: Rock the Gear - What Gear to Wear, How it Should Fit with Brittany Morrow
4:30pm: Advanced Riding Techniques - Body Position, Braking, Cornering and More with Scott Russell, Nick Lenatch and Ken Hill
5:30pm: New Rider Skills and Techniques - What to Learn First w/ the Detroit Metro Moto Safety Program
6:30pm: Advanced Riding Techniques - Body Position, Braking, Cornering and More with Scott Russell, Nick Lenatch and Ken Hill
Sunday January 8 - Show open from 9:30am 5:00pm
10:30am: Around the World with Long-Distance Rider Doug Wothke
11:30am: Advanced Riding Techniques - Body Position, Braking, Cornering and More with Scott Russell, Nick Lenatch and Ken Hill
12:30pm: DIY: Selecting, Buying and Maintaining Your Tires with Dunlop
1:30pm: New Helmet Styles = New Fitments - Get it Right with Don Bailey of Shoei
2:30pm: Is Your Butt Made of Iron? Learn the Basics of Long Distance Touring with Twisted Throttle
3:00pm: New Rider Skills and Techniques - What to Learn First w/ the Detroit Metro Moto Safety Program
3:30pm: Ultimate Builder Competition Awards Ceremony
Of course, the stunt shows are what people come for too, and they promise some thrilling action. This time, the Smage Brothers will perform unbelievable death-defying "trials" stunts in front of your very eyes at the Novi stop of the Tour. Pat and Phil Smage will perform meticulously-practiced, jaw-dropping stunts that are sure to wow the crowd. Here's a tip - get there early and get close to the railing; you'll want to be up front to see this one.
Smage Brothers Stunt Show Schedule:
Fri: 5:30pm, 7:00pm
Sat: 11:00am, 2:00pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm
Sun: 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm
The Progressive International Motorcycle show in Novi promises to keep you and your riding friends entertained for a entire day or all three. New bikes, old bikes, great gear, seminars and stunt shows - what's not to love? Food and drink are available onsite too, so why not make a day of it? It's still a long time until summer.
What's next: IMS Novi show report
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