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Battistinis California Dreamin’ Expo

02-02-2011

Battistinis California Dreamin’ Expo is a brand new event showcasing and promoting the international custom motorcycle industry and lifestyle. This truly international expo will represent a new concept approach, bringing riders and enthusiasts of all aspects of the custom motorcycle lifestyle together with the custom motorcycle builders, retailers, dealers and manufacturers they can buy from - all in one big professional expo grade venue. As an officially endorsed World Championship of Custom Bike Building Affiliate event, there will be an incredible opportunity for custom bike builders to compete for a place at the Official World Championship and win bike freight and related expenses to go head-to-head with many of the year’s greatest American custom bike builds.California Dreamin’ Expo will be a unique opportunity to see and enjoy a stunning display of some of the finest custom choppers, bobbers and cruisers in Europe; to meet up with friends and peers and, of course, to discover a vast array of custom parts, accessories and exciting merchandise on the exhibition stands. There will be workshops and demonstrations plus a key note speech delivered by a legendary personality from the custom bike industry. Visitors will also be able to check out the spectacular Biking Clothes Show Catwalk, licensed bars and cafes, special show deals and, of course, the ‘Show Girls’ will be there to greet you at the entrance!!California Dreamin’ Expo is to be staged at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), one of the country’s finest purpose-built exhibition facilities, where all riders and enthusiasts will receive a warm welcome at the region’s first ever dedicated custom motorcycle event. The BIC is situated right on the beach in the heart of Bournemouth.California Dreamin’ Expo is to be held from 28th – 29th May 2011; why not make a long weekend of it and have a blast in Bournemouth over the Bank Holiday! Plans include a ‘run’ down to Bournemouth and ‘Beach-meet’ to officially kickstart the weekend’s festivities.In addition to the World Championship Affiliate Custom Bike Show one of the event’s main features will be a catwalk show with models rocking the latest trends in cool biker clothing and must-have helmets and accessories. Creative workshops will include ‘How to chrome’ and a ‘Custom painting masterclass’ by a noted industry specialist whose work has adorned many prize-winning custom projects.Even by today’s standards Evel Knievel remains the original extreme sporting hero. The name, The Legend is still as iconic today as it was in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s and is now at the forefront of the retro revival here in Europe. As part of the Battistinis California Dreamin’ Expo in May 2011, True Evel is the amazing story of Evel Knievel; a spectacular showcase of extraordinary memorabilia and original stunt bikes. Visitors will be able to enjoy seeing, for the first time in the UK, Evel Knievel’s actual stunt bikes, sky bike, original artefacts and memorabilia plus a huge display of photographs and iconic images. Renowned Bournemouth based custom bike, parts and accessory distributor and local retail outlet Battistinis has confirmed its full support and sponsorship and will be exhibiting a selection from their own superb range of unique custom bikes.If you are a manufacturer, distributor or dealer/retailer and would like to find out more about exhibiting at the first ever California Dreamin’ Expo please call Lorne Cheetham at Ocean Events on +44 (0)1425 470666, or visit the website www.CaliforniaDreaminExpo.com or email Lorne now at lorne@rwrw.co.uk