2008 Features & Presentations

CHRIS CARMICHAEL

Lance Armstrong's personal coach headlines Expo!
Saturday, March 8: 11:45, 3:00 (Group Health Main Stage)

Chris Carmichael is the founder, CEO, and President of Carmichael Training Systems and personal coach to cancer survivor and seven-time Tour de France Champion Lance Armstrong. Chris formed CTS in 1999 after spending more than two decades in the sport of cycling. In 2004, Chris was honored with the USA Cycling Lifetime Achievement Award. Carmichael was inducted into the U.S Bicycling Hall of Fame in May 2003, and has been honored as the United States Olympic Committee's (USOC) Coach of the Year. He served as the cycling coach during the 1992 and 1996 Olympics and athletes under his direction have won 33 Olympic, World Championships and Pan American Games medals. Some of Chris Carmichael's better know achievements include:

• Author of New York Times Bestseller Chris Carmichael's Food For Fitness: Eat Right to Train Right, The Ultimate Ride, and co-author of The Lance Armstrong Performance Program, with Lance Armstrong
• Carmichael's unique 'Train Right' TM methods have been featured on NBC Nightly News, The Discovery Channel, CBS's 60 Minutes, ABC's World News Tonight, CNN, Tech TV and the Outdoor Life Network among others.
• He coaches and consults elite athletes including USPS rider and four-time Olympian George Hincapie, World Record Swimmer Ed Moses, Indy Car driver Eliseo Salazar, Montreal Canadiens captain Saku Koivu, former World Champion and silver-medalist Olympian Dede Demet-Barry, 2000 & 2004 Paralympian Ron Williams, two-time Ironman World Champion Peter Reid, and Indy race car driver Tony Kanaan of the Andretti Green Racing Team
• Carmichael was a member of the first American team (7-Eleven) to ride in the Tour de France in 1986. A member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic Cycling Team

Joe Kurmaskie, aka The Metal Cowboy

The Metal Cowboy is back in the saddle at Expo with all new material to share!
Saturday, March 8: 1:00. Sunday, March 9: 12:30 (Group Health Main Stage)

Portland's Joe Kurmaskie, better known as the Metal Cowboy, will make his return to Bike Expo armed with tales from his latest cross-country bike trip.

In 2007 the cowboy, his wife Beth, sons Quinn (9), Enzo (7) and baby Mateo began their summer in Vancouver Island on a three-seat tandem bicycle pulling a trail-a-bike and a fully-loaded Burley trailer. By the end of the summer, the Kurmaskie family had reconfigured their riding arrangement, crossed the Great Divide, climbed switchbacks, sailed through prairies and celebrated the first birthday of youngest son Mateo. They also compiled an impressive photo collection of North American animal droppings (the boys proved over and over the axiom: 'Everybody poops,') and swam in every public swimming pool Canada's bottom-half had to offer.

At Expo, Joe Kurmaskie will recount the stories of the epic "Adventure Dad" summer when the Kurmaskie, baby and all, crossed Canada, demonstrating as he once wrote, 'any solid adventure has, at its core, a casual disregard for good sense.'

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Ryan Leech

Mountain Bike Trials Rider
Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9 (see show schedule)

Ryan Leech uses his talents as a mountain-bike trials rider to bring the excitement of mountain biking off the mountain and in front of the people. In a decade-long career, Ryan Leech has done thousands of live and televised trials shows before an audience numbering in the millions. Highlights include traveling with the Vans Warped Tour and Jeep World Outside Festival, several stints with Cirque du Soleil in Florida, and the Calgary Stampede.

Within the sport however, Ryan is renowned for a relentless commitment to innovative and progressive riding. This reputation has been cemented with his contributions to the most important mountain bike films of the last ten years: the Kranked Series, Ride to the Hills, and The Collective. His self-produced film Manifesto is the latest to push the boundaries of riding farther than ever before.

With support from long time sponsor Norco Bikes, and with his recent partnership with Sole Custom Footbeds and Shimano, Ryan's goals are as lofty as ever. He wishes nothing less than to transcend cycling and bring the magic of two wheels to everyone.

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Sally Edwards

Expo favorite is back with two shows!
Sunday, March 9: 11:45 (Coaches Corner Stage), 1:45 (Group Health Main Stage)

One of the founders of the sport of triathlon (and a Triathlon Hall of Fame inductee), most of Sally's recent races have been performed in her role as the National Spokeswoman for the Danskin Triathlon Series. Sally has finished every Danskin Triathlon dead last, as the "Final Finisher," inspiring more than 200,000 other women to make it across the finish line in front of her.

Sally Edwards is a very energetic and active woman. She is the "Head Heart" and the founder and CEO of Heart Zones USA, the training and education company world renowned for using fitness technologies like monitors and meters to improve performance. She is committed to getting America fit and knows that riding is one of the best ways for America to get in shape. The former Master's World Record holder in the Ironman Triathlon, as well as a World Record Holder in the Iditashoe 100-Mile Snowshoe Race, Sally has spent the last 30+ years as a professional athlete. She has competed in some of the hardest races on the planet, including numerous multi-day adventure races. A prolific author of more than 20 books and 300 articles on fitness and sports, Sally is committed to helping others improve their health, fitness, and finish by listening to their hearts.

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Superbike Presentation
by Ric Hjertberg of Full Speed Ahead

Sunday, March 9: 11:15 (Group Health Main Stage)

At a cost of GDP of a small island nation and an effort of 40,000 man-hours, building the U.S. team's high-tech mount, Superbike II, was a veritable Manhattan Project." Outside Magazine. Meet it (touch it) and learn about the Strange reception it enjoyed from the world of Cycling union and the fascinating story behind Erin Hartwell's Olympic silver medal. The world's most advanced competition bicycle, developed by the U.S. for the Atlanta Games is apt stimulus for an exploration of bicycle and human factors.

Ric Hjertberg, founder of Wheelsmith, has been a consultant to five U.S. Olympic cycling teams. A backseat observer of the Superbike's curious saga, he's a sucker for the beautiful design even if it's over the top. The star of the show will be (of course) one of the original models on display at Expo.

Download the Superbike presentation poster (PDF)

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Expo Youth Activities

Saturday, March 8: 11:00-4:00
Sunday, March 9: 12:00-3:00

Join in on the fun at Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation's Youth Zone. Kids can take participate in a fun treasure hunt, bicycle arts & craft table and take a spin to win on the Wheelie of Fortune. Due to space considerations we will not be able to host any kid's bike riding events this year, so be sure to visit the CBC Education Foundation booth located next to Coaches Corner for two days choc-o-block of fun activities!

Also remember that everyone's favorite perennial kid (and world class bicyclist!), Ryan Leech will be performing his amazing Stunt bike show all weekend. And the best part about Expo is that all Kids under 16 are free, so bring the whole gang along to the party!

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Intro to STP

Saturday, March 8: 10:30 (Group Health Main Stage)

So you want to ride the Group Health Seattle To Portland Bicycle Classic this year? Get all the information you need on preparing for the Pacific Northwest's marquee Bicycle ride. Don't forget that riders can sign up at Expo for this event at the Cascade Bicycle Club registration Booth.

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Randonneur Bicycles

Jan Heine, publisher Bicycle Quarterly Magazine
Saturday, March 8: 2:00

Seattle's own Jan Heine is the publisher and editor of Bicycle Quarterly magazine that is widely lauded by cycling enthusiasts as the best written and most literate cycling publication available today.

Jan's talk will present the case for selecting classic the European randonneur bike design whose genesis dates from the early to mid-Twentieth century. Notable marques are from the period included legendary French constructeurs like Reyhand, Rene Herse and Alex Singer. The design's aesthetic is highlighted by its seamless integration of artistic components, utility, quality. It's a design sensibility that thumbs its nose at the modern skinny tired, ultra stiff, limited-use modern "racing" bicycle. Several American custom builders have embraced this "real-world" approach to their bikes and several examples will be on display at Bike Expo.

Jan was the fastest American finisher at the prestigious 1200 km Paris-Brest-Paris ride in 2007. He has found traditional randonneur bikes can offer the speed and precise handling of a modern racing bike, while offering the convenience of fenders, lights and the ability to carry a moderate load. Combining the best of both worlds makes these bikes ideal for supported tours, events like STP, RSVP, HPC and RAMROD as well as daytrips. It is also the perfect design for Seattle's varied bike commuting conditions.

Jan will present the history of these bikes, talk about their design and construction, and provide an outlook into the future. He also will share his in-saddle experience of what it is like to ride almost non-stop for 50 hours over 765 hilly miles as a randonneur in Paris-Brest-Paris both as a single bike rider as well as a tandem rider.

After the presentation, Jan and photographer Jean-Pierre Praderes will sign copies of their award-winning book The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles.

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Expo Elite Bicycling Panel by Chris Carmichael, Katie Compton & guests

Saturday, March 8: 3:00 (Group Health Main Stage)

moderated by Erik Moen, PT, CSCS

A don't miss special Group Health Seattle International Bicycle Expo -only event featuring world class coaches and professional athletes; more details to follow soon!

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The Rise of Carbon Fiber in Bicycling

Saturday, March 8: 4:15

By Ric Hjertberg of Full Speed Ahead

Carbon fiber is being used to create the lightest and most aerodynamic bicycles ever seen. No place is more aware of that than the fine State of Washington, home of Boeing (and its sensational 787 jet). No cycling company in the world is more associated with carbon fiber than Full Speed Ahead, the Seattle based maker of high tech racing components.

What is this trend all about? What measure fad and what measure performance? Where does carbon fiber actually come from and how are parts designed and made from it? Are there special considerations associated with its use? Ric Hjertberg, New Technology Manager for Full Speed Ahead, will lead a tour of the science, design, and fashion that surrounds this miracle material.

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Coaches Corner Stage

Saturday, March 8

Powered by Cycle University (Coaches Corner Stage)

Using Your Strongest Muscle: Training Between the Ears

Craig Undem, Dean of Cycle University

Saturday, March 8 9:30

Mental preparation is one of the most important yet most overlooked components of training for athletes. Join Head Coach Craig Undem as he explains the importance of these methods and how to incorporate them into your life and training.

Is Riding Your Bike a Pain in the _____? (pick your body part)

Paul Swift, Owner Bike Fit Systems, LLC

Saturday, March 8 10:15

Pain, numbness, and irritation can be easily addressed with changes to your cycling position. Learn how to fix those issues from BikeFit.com.

Weight Training for Endurance Sport

11:30

Tammy Metzger, B.Sc. & Carrie Sasynuik, B.Sc., CSCS

A long-distance triathlete/cyclist & a strength and conditioning specialist / former competitive bodybuilder have joined forces to create an effective baseline weight-lifting plan for endurance athletes. Learn how a year-round weight-lifting plan can increase your performance in endurance sports, and create a more balanced and healthy you!

Parent, Spouse, Bread-winner, Athlete

Athlete panel TBA

Saturday, March 8 12:15

Having difficulty finding time to get in your workouts between work and home life? Come listen to this panel of elite athletes as they discuss how they balance the demands of training for high-performance with the rest of life's priorities. These top-placing athletes know how to get it done!

Evidence-Based Training: Applying Power Meter Data to Maximize Performance

Lang Reynolds & Craig Undem

Saturday, March 8 1:30

This introduction to using a power meter is designed as a broad overview for the novice or potential power meter user. Starting with the basic power-related concepts which define the cyclist in motion, we will explain how power meter data is used on every level of the training process. From instant feedback on the road to a global view of training stress, the power meter is a mobile physiology testing lab whose data allow quantitative description and analysis of the actual work performed during training and racing, which in turn produce a specific training plan to maximize performance.

Nutrition for Cyclists

Heather King, MSN

Saturday, March 8 2:15

Learn what foods are best for optimal energy, how to maximize your fat-burning capacity, and how to go beyond the bars and put some real food in your ride!

Spice up your Road training with Mountain Bike Riding

Toby Swanson & Kristi Berg, Cycle University

Saturday, March 8 3:30

Learn how to incorporate mountain biking into your regular training to add new challenges and further progress you're cycling skills and fitness. Bring the fun back into your training by getting on the mountain bike and see great improvements in your road fitness. We will teach you how to use mountain bike riding to help take you to new levels in your road training.

Cyclocross & Beyond

Katie Compton, Cyclocross World Silver Medalist

Saturday, March 8 4:15

Katie is a world-championship caliber Cyclocross rider, a world-record holding Para-Olympic Cyclist plus an Elite level coach. Don't miss a special Expo presentation; more details coming soon!

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Special Triathalon Day!
Sunday, March 9

A swimming lecture won't make you a swimmer... Patty Swedberg

Sunday, March 9 10:30

...but it's a safe place to start. Raise the Bar's Patty Swedberg will attempt to dispel the myth that muscley-legged cyclists can't swim. Listen to riveting tales of cyclists, runners, and other non-swimming sportsmen and women who have successfully wandered into the world of triathlon. Hear the secrets of their success and their most prized weapons in their battle of multipsport (neoprene). Is swimming the only thing getting in your way of a road or off-road triathlon? Come to this lecture....we can help.

Training for the Bike Sally Edwards

Sunday, March 9 11:45

This 45 minute presentation is directed for all level of riders with a focus on women training to ride their best on the roads or in the races. Whether one is a first timer or seasoned cyclist, these are the tricks of the trade from a 30-year veteran, professional triathlete, and author. Learn about training, getting fitter and going further, and most of all, overcoming the barriers - speed or distance or fear - that hold you back.

All About Running

Sunday March 9 1:30

Tom Cotner - Coach, Club Northwest, Open Chair, USA Track & Field, Pacific Northwest Association

Tom Cotner will review the basic principles of training and give tips on how to run your best. He will discuss how your body adapts to the stress of training, the importance of endurance training and the importance of consistency in your training. He will discuss how to integrate your running with your bike and swim training. He will give some pointers on how to set up a comprehensive training plan so that you can avoid some of the pitfalls of overtraining.

View the handy show schedule.

Other Great Features

Recycle a tube, win a cool messenger bag!

Ever wonder what to do with your old bicycle inner tubes? They can be recycled! Bring them to the Alchemy Goods (Booth #42) at the Bicycle Expo. Each tube you recycle will enter you in a raffle to win an Alchemy Goods Urban messenger bag. Call 206-484-9469 or visit alchemygoods.com/blog for more details.

Classic Racing & Road Bike Show

Saturday March 8, 9 - 3 p.m.

Come see a collection of some of the finest vintage lightweight bicycles from the US, England, France, and Italy, from the 1920s through the 1990s will be on display. Many are restored to their original glory but some are beautiful originals. If you would like to exhibit your bike please contact Bob Freeman at Elliott Bay Bicycles at 206-441-8144.

Fat Tire Bike Show (photo)

Sunday March 9, 10 - 2 p.m

VBE, Vintage Bicycle Enthusiasts of Seattle, will be displaying both restored and original un-restored bicycles from the "Golden Age" of American bicycles - 1933 through 1957. Known as "Balloon Tire Bikes", these bicycles are highly prized today for their exuberant design, beautiful paint schemes, and rarity of these surviving deluxe models. The display will focus on both the developmental changes that occurred from 1933 through the 1950’s…showcasing examples of some of the rarest models from this period.

Outdoor Test Ride Area

You can test ride a variety of bikes through the test ride area; Try a bike before you buy, outside in real world "street" conditions.

Free Bike Fits

What’s better than a custom bike fit to start the season off right? Group Health physical therapists will be conducting complimentary bike fits on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Group Health - Booth 6

Meet the Team!

Group Health is proud to return for their fourth year as the title sponsor of the Bicycle Expo. Visit their booth for a complimentary Ouch Pouch and meet members of their women’s cycling team, Team Group Health.

REI "How-To" Clinics

Be sure to stop by the REI booth # 332 for great deals, professional tech advice and a series of free educational clinics offered throughout the day where you’ll learn important skills such as fixing a flat, spring cleaning your bike, commuter basics, wheel truing, derailleur/brake calibration and how to get your bike ready for triathlon season.

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