Billed as ‘the USA’s most popular indoor bicycle consumer show’, the Philly Bike Expo is returning at ‘full pre-pandemic strength’ this coming weekend, on October 29-30, in the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
The expo provides a wide range of cycling exhibitors and activities. Show Director Bina Bilenky said “There’s a lot to be excited about this year. All areas of the expo have grown together, and it’s hard to say one is stronger than another, they’re all really solid.
“For a lot of groups and companies, the expo is an opportunity to reach cyclists directly and say ‘hey, what we’re doing works really well/is really neat/really fun, come check us out.’ I think it’s fair to say this will be a pretty great weekend in Philly for anybody interested in cycling, at any level from absolute beginner to master.”
Around 40 custom frame builders have registered. There are more bicycle manufacturers than before, alongside the world’s top cycling component brands, and a seminar schedule, which is open to all attendees.
Overall, the exhibitor list boasts 160 brands, up 40% on last year’s tentative post-pandemic expo. The organising team notes that pre-event ticket sales have been very healthy too.
The popular PBE Food Court is back in the exhibition hall with the same range of offerings as pre-pandemic.
Location
Philadelphia Convention Center
1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Hall E, Broad & Cherry St entrance
Public hours
Saturday 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday 10:00 – 16:00
Media-only hours
Saturday & Sunday, 09:00 – 10:00
Tickets (all-access, including expo and seminars)
Two-day pass: US$25 online; US$30 onsite
One-day pass: US$15 online; US$20 onsite
Children 12 and under enter free
