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The Female Factor at the 2008
Supershow
From speed to safety and everything
in between, women now have a voice in every aspect of the motorcycle
community. Whether it is Helen Twowheels with her close to half
a million miles on the road or Julie Graves, motorcycle builder,
women have proven that they can do, and enjoy, everything to
do with motorcycling. Helen, Julie and many other
women in motorcycling can be seen at the North American International
Motorcycle SUPERSHOW January 4 - 6, 2008 at the Toronto International
Centre.
Helen Twowheels of Michigan is a long distance BMW Rider (48-65,000
km/year) who has developed the Helen 2Wheels Super Packing System
and has become known at the Packing Queen. Out of necessity and
experience, Helen developed a packing system that is specific
to motorcycles effective, and most of all, safe. She knows
how to pack, what to carry and what to leave home better than
anyone. See her on the Touring and Cruiser Stage in Hall 2 while
she shares bits of that expertise. Who knew that packing could
be so much fun?
Meet custom bike builder Julie Graves of Vermont , who holds
her own in the metric customs world. See Smackdown, the latest
creation from Julie and her husband Tommy Graves in Hall 5, the
Choppers & Custom Bike Hall. Julie and Tommy are competing
in the Pro Builders class for the prestigious Canada Cup.
In March 2007 Trillium Muir from Sudbury , Ontario became the
World's Fastest Woman on a Motorcycle after her run at Maxton
Raceway was clocked at 218 mph. In June 2007, she became the
first and only woman to enter the 200mph club on an open wheeled
motorcycle. To top off her 2007 season, in September she upped
her 218mph to 222mph. Meet Trillium along with her record setting
Suzuki in the Nickel City Racing booth in the Lucas Oil Performance
and Racing Hall 4.
Vicki Gray, of Motoress, is an official SUPERSHOW 2008 ambassador
for women motorcyclists. In addition to her booth in Hall 4,
Vicki is conducting interviews with women riders and racers on
both the Hall 2 Touring & Cruiser Stage and the Hall 4 Joe
Rocket Racers Stage. Be sure to catch Vicki herself being interviewed
by MC Frank Wood for a glimpse into her fascinating motorcycle
career.
For those women truly inspired by motorcycling, there are several
women's motorcycle clubs that will be at the 2008 SUPERSHOW to
provide information. These include the Chrome Divas, the Durham
Divas and the Motor Maids, along with female authors and journalists,
racers and Iron Butt riders, motorcycle artists and entrepreneurs.
Established in 1976, the SUPERSHOW is North America 's largest
consumer motorcycle show. Produced by Bar Hodgson Productions
Inc, the SUPERSHOW is dedicated to presenting the finest the
motorcycle industry has to offer for every type of motorcycle
enthusiast, in Seven Halls of the International Centre.
Show Dates:
Friday, January 4th Sunday, January 6th, 2008
Location:
International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga
Hours:
Friday & Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm
Admission:
Adults $18.00; Youth (6 to 12) $5.00; and Children (5 and under)
free
$3.00 off discount coupons at www.supershowevents.com
Tickets:
Advance tickets available at www.supershowevents.com
Tickets also available at the door
Parking:
Free parking for more than 7,000 vehicles
General Info:
(905) 655-5403 or info@supershowevents.com
Website:
www.supershowevents.com
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