-Any special activities going on at the booth during the show? Nah, just business as usual, no bells and whistles, just straight forward BMX! -How many people are going to help out in your booth during the show? We have three people going to the show. Jeff DeVido (Owner) and Marlowe Buelvas to handle the sales side of things, and myself (Brian Fell) to meet with sponsors, check out the new stuff and just be on hand to help out wherever needed.
-Are you actually taking orders at the show or is it more to show products to the dealers and get contacts? We take orders at the show, as well as, bring new shops into the fold.
-Are any of your riders coming to Interbike? None of our riders will be there this year. They have all made "wish lists" for co-sponsors and things they would like us to check out. We have a basic idea of what we are looking for before we get there. -Would you think a contest at Interbike would be a good idea since loads of people (industry/riders/media) are there already? I would love to see a contest again at Interbike! I believe the last contest that was held at Interbike was the VANS "Double Down" contest. I thought that was an awesome idea and had a really good time at it.
-What party are you looking forward to? There is always someone you want to meet up with at Interbike. The NORA Award party is always a good time. It's usually pretty quiet at the show the morning after that party. LOL!
-What would make the 2008 edition of Interbike a success for you? To have the new completes welcomed and received well by the dealers. Also, to have magical elves appear on the last day of the show to take the booth down, while I go to the casino and hit every number I beat on!
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