NEC Bike Show: who's going when?

[-Ralph-]

I'll be there this Sunday (30th) wearing a T shirt like this one but with -Ralph- on front and back. If you happen to walk past come and say hello.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j5/Lissasv650/ecossetshirt.jpg

[arenalife]

Going to the SPLASH (Sport and Leisure Aviation Show) on Sat in Hall 5 and bike show on Sun. FYI Suzuki will be giving out vouchers to pick up a free new oil filter at your local dealer, limited numbers.

[-Ralph-]

Can anyone recommend a hotel/b&b close to the NEC? Looks like I'll be travelling there tomorrow

Accomodation at the airport or NEC is extortionate. Much cheaper to stay 5 miles away then pay a fiver or so each way by taxi, or if going by bike the parking is free.

http://www.barncroftguesthouse.co.uk/roomrates.html

or there is a travelodge in Yardley which is £51 a night. Don't think you'll get much cheaper than that if there are two of you as most B&B's charge per person, not per room. If on your own a B&B will be cheaper.

Alternatively the airport has a train station with a monorail to the NEC. Direct train up from London in the morning, back home again after the show. Have to say if only for one day thats the way I'd be doing it from London.

[SimJ]

Cheers for that Ralph. Much appreciated.

[hovis]

what is there to do?

as i think i will be bored just looking at bikes?

whats the chances of actuly getting a go on the minimotos or motorcross track?

or even a test ride on somthing (will i need my lid)?

although i hear a rumor theres a bar there:smt083

[Brettus]

From what I understand this year they are building a custom bike live at the show.
there are the usual bike stands so you can sit on what you like,
theres countless market type stalls selling gear and bits.
the tv seller type stalls selling things like the little pink stick (anti fog thing that doesn't work, so I've been told)

Events:
Wall of Death
Thunderdome stunt show
Minimoto arena

I think the chances of getting a test ride are slim unless you are there early but I think getting on the mini motos and stuff is a bit easier.

There are numerous food places, think beer might be served in some of them :)

just from what I can remember anyhow. but I am easily amused by whats there so will spend the full day lingering around.

[Dappa D]

ooo so close now! going tomorrow!!

[Brettus]

ooo so close now! going tomorrow!!
hehe not just me like a kid at christmas then :)

[Dappa D]

hehe not just me like a kid at christmas then :)

this is better than xmas!, nope not just you lol

[RayRay]

going up with a mate on a black versys... might see us on the M1 tuesday morning. :cool:

[suzsv650]

Minimotos are there (people who i race with run it up there) be prepared to get bumped off 10er for 10 mins i think they are charging!

[slark01]

POP question!
Been to a few different conventions, but does this one require cash only or can you take a credit/debit card!