Again this year, plan on manufacturer-hosted demo rides on the latest models at the 2010 Bike Fest. Not only will you enjoy test-riding great bikes, but you will see some spectacular scenery on guided rides throughout the Cumberland Valley. If you’re in the market for a new bike or just curious to see what a particular bike feels like, you have to check out the Bike Fest Demo Rides again this year! Check back here at CarlisleEvents.com for 2010 demo schedules and details.

Kuryakyn and their “Largest Motorcycle Road Show on the Planet” rode into Bike Fest for the first time in 2009 with every part, accessory and piece of gear imaginable. Kuryakn was joined by some of the biggest names in the bike aftermarket industry. Performance Machine Inc., Progressive Suspension, Vance & Hines, Mustang Motorcycle Seats and many others could be found on the Bike Fest Manufacturers Midway at the heart of the fairgrounds. Look for these great Bike Fest partners at other major rallies and check back soon to see what they’ll be bringing to Bike Fest this year.

Interested in becoming a Bike Fest Partner - Reserve Midway Space today

www.kuryakyn.com
www.performancemachine.com
www.progressivesuspension.com
www.vanceandhines.com
www.mustangseats.com

Saturday’s Carlisle Ride-In Bike Show pits some of the best privately owned bikes in the region head to head in over 25 classes for v-twins, metrics and sport bikes. The ride-in bike show takes place on Saturday of Bike Fest under the Carlisle Pavilion. Space is limited, register today.

• Register online for the Ride-in Bike Show

You will always find Sam and the BMS Choppers crew at the biggest events in the country: Bike Week, Biketoberfest and Carlisle! BMS Choppers are recognized as one of the leading custom builders of metric choppers. See their latest project bikes and meet with Sam during the Carlisle Builder Round-Table.

• BMS Choppers

Last year we gave away a 2009 HD Sportster Custom to Darlene Martone of Gettysburg, PA for the 2009 Carlisle Bike Fest Sunday Giveaway. We are fairly certain Darlene, a Harley enthusiast hoping to get a bike of her own, had a smile from ear to ear the entire ride home on her ‘09 Sportster XL883C with a custom paint scheme of light and dark root beer, rubber-mounted 883cc engine, cast aluminum 16-inch rear wheel, recalibrated suspension and a low profile front fender. Don’t miss your chance to win this year on Sunday afternoon. Check back here, to see the 2010 Giveaway Harley, in the months ahead.

For the 2010 Bike Fest, the StarBoyz will be back to rip up the tarmac and to stun the crowd with their insane sport bike stunts. And, if you want to see what two-wheeled pure adrenaline and controlled chaos look like, you need to see StarBoyz in an unforgettable display -- Battle Bikes!

• www.starboyz.com

Sundays at the Carlisle Bike Fest feature the Rat Rod Revival. The Carlisle Rat Rod Revival showcases some of the baddest rat rods and rat bikes around. Rat rods are meant to be driven, bare bones restorations of bikes or cars, using whatever tools and materials the builder can find. We like to throw in a little bit of Rockabilly sound to make this a great way to spend a Sunday with your rat.

• Register Online

The passion for aggressively customized import sport bikes – called street fighters has recently made its way from Europe and Australia to the US. The past two years Bike Fest was home to one of the largest stateside fighter shows going. This judged show and showing returns for a third round. Put your bike in the ring as part of the ride-in Fighter Fest Bike Show.

• Karns Performance
• Custom Fighters
• Register Online

Appalachian Harley-Davidson of Mechanicsburg, PA along with regional dealerships Susquehanna Valley and M & S Harley-Davidson, will once again fill Building T with Harley-Davidson products. So much so that we’ve even renamed the building for the event. Visit these family owned dealership throughout the year.

• www.appalachianharley-davidson.com
• www.susquehannavalleyhd.com
• www.msharleydavidson.com

Freestyle Motocross is one of the most popular and rapidly growing action motorsport attractions. Vaters’ Monster Motorsports will be at P&S with high-flying freestyle motocross riders to thrill the Carlisle fans all weekend long. Riders will defy gravity while performing stunts in mid-air, jumping 65’ gaps from steel ramp to steel ramp.

• Watch!

No Carlisle event would be complete without a burnout contest and Bike Fest shows the four-wheelers how it’s done with hot, smoky bike burnouts. Check out the wild burnout videos from 2009 Bike Fest and be sure to put your name in the hat to be King or Queen of the 2010 Bike Fest burnouts!

• Delkron
• Koups Cycle Shop
• 2008 Burnout Competition - Harley Video

Ever wonder what it would be like to ride a wheelie without putting you or your bike at risk? Wheelie Machine is the answer. Now’s your chance -- legally and safely -- to stand the bike up for as long as your balance will allow. The Wheelie Machine’s unique design cleverly harnesses a powerful street bike to replicate a stunt wheelie. You’ll love the opportunity to get a fist full of throttle and impress the crowd! Fee applies.

Want to challenge your skills on a vertical rock wall?

• Monster Rock Wall

Bike Fest plays host to entertainment all weekend long. Bands from throughout the region rocked the stage last year and we’re taking it up one notch this year with more music throughout the event. Be sure to check back here or sign up for our the Bike Fest e-news letter to get complete schedule and lineup of 2010 bands and guests.