Featuring over 60,000 sq.ft. of exhibititors, displays and live activations, Velospoke connects exhibitors with participants and keen cycling enthusiasts for an energizing, informative and entertaining showcase of products and services from top lifestyle and cycling brands.
See the show – it’s free and open to the public!
VeloSpoke Bike Expo returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre on Friday September 9, 2022 and is free to the public.
Whether you are just picking up your event package, or keen to discover the latest in bike gear, cycling technology, products and services from industry experts and lifestyle professionals, VeloSpoke has plenty to offer.
All participants in RBC GranFondo Whistler will also attend the expo to pick up their rider number plate and swag bag. Plan to spend extra time at the expo talking to the experts, learn about available service and wellness options and enjoy the exciting exhibits and demonstrations.
What: Vancouver’s premier bike expo and package pickup for RBC GranFondo Whistler
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre East
When: Friday Sept 9th, 2022
Time: 11am – 8pm (PT)
History
A key part of the RBC GranFondo experience since 2011, VeloSpoke has offered RBC GranFondo Whistler participants and the public an opportunity to experience the latest in cycling gear and technology, sport nutrition and wellness, activity-based travel and more.
At VeloSpoke, exhibitors connect with thousands of cyclists, active lifestyle enthusiasts and industry colleagues
VeloSpoke Bike Expo welcomes ride participants and the public to the Vancouver Convention Centre in advance of the RBC GranFondo Whistler, the largest Gran Fondo in North America. We invite you to take part in the energy and excitement of the entire event by becoming an exhibitor at VeloSpoke 2022!
Over the past decade, VeloSpoke has connected distributors, retailers and service providers with thousands of visitors and cycling enthusiasts; in 2019, we welcomed over 10,000 visitors, including more than 5,000 dedicated road cyclists gearing up for the following day’s spectacular ride to Whistler.
We appreciate there are fewer bicycle exhibitions for industry professionals to attend and connect. In addition to fostering a strong and passionate cycling community, our objective is to continue developing VeloSpoke as a relaxed yet professional expo for retailers, distributors and the public, where industry colleagues connect, share, inspire and promote. And yes, selling gear, bikes and accessories is very much encouraged!
Why exhibit at VeloSpoke?
- 2022 will promise an expanded week-long program of cycling festivities.
- Ride participants are dedicated cyclists keen to discover new gear and services; short wait times to pick up registration packages affords plenty of time to visit vendors at VeloSpoke.
- Over 10,000 people attended VeloSpoke in 2019 including 5000+ race participants.
Demographics
Many of our participants are affluent professionals and executives who enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle. September is a great time to reach our audience as they are planning gear purchases for fall and winter as well as next year’s prime riding season.
2019 participants:
4936 cyclists registered
Average age: women 43, men 44
Last year’s vendors:
| 6AM Workshirts | ABUS | Advance Concussion Clinic | BC Bike Fit | Beedie | Bici Gusti | Blonyx | Bucha Brew | Cirrus Cycles | CLIF |
| Diamond Head Sports | Ener C | EVO Car Share | Galileo Coffee | Great Explorations | Helpforme | Hotel Belvedere | Hydralyte | IV Health Centre | Jakroo |
| Kinetix Medicine | Landyachtz Bikes | Logica Sports | Nesters | nuun | Obsession Bikes | Ohm Cycles | Original Bike Shop | Patisserie Lebeau | Power2Max |
| Red Truck Beer | Ride Holidays | Rumble | Safetti | Spandex Panda | Sport BC | SportMedBC | SWAGMAN | TDA Global Cycling | Tutti Coffee |
| UCI Booth | Volvo | Wildwood Sunglasses | Xtreme Organics | Yana Motion |
New! SpokeTalks
SpokeTalks will be returning to VeloSpoke in 2022.
This year at VeloSpoke Bike Expo Sept 11, you’ll be able to enjoy SpokeTalks speaking element of the show, set up much like you’d see at a TED talk. Well, sort of.
Here’s what 2019 program looked like:
12.30 PM – Alex Steida / Steida Cycling – 10,000 hours on 2 wheels
1.30PM – Solveig Stoebe / soley-design – Commitment to your passions: the enthusiasm to go further
2.15PM – Christina Langan / nuun hydration – Hydration: Its importance and best practices
3.00PM – Dr. Cirelle Rosenblatt / Advanced Concussion Clinic – Treat.Recover.Return: concussions & how to manage them
3.30PM – Joel Zanatta / Helpforme – The importance of growing and strengthening the cycling community – and staying safe
4.15PM – Mahsa Ahmadi SportMedBC – Power of emotions – mind, body & acupuncture
4.45PM – Simon Richardson & Jeremy Powers / Global Cycling Network – All things GCN + Q&A
Open to the public, stop by and enjoy the occasion while 6000 excited riders are picking up rider packages for the following day.
SpokeTalks will run from 12:30pm to 5:30pm.
Exhibit at VeloSpoke
For more information and to book your booth for 2022, contact us at 604 568 8648 or email [email protected]
New! Carb-loading festivities
The pasta party is a beloved staple of athletic events – and as an event we’re delighted to be hosting our own delicious carbohydrate party again in 2022.
Located just a few minutes’ walk from the Expo at the Sheraton Wall Centre hotel, pasta will be served from 18:30 – 20:30 and includes special guests, presentations, and much more. There’s never a better way to fuel for the challenge.
Where: Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel, 1088 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC
Date: TBC
Time: 18:30-20:30
What: Pasta, pasta, pasta, plus special guests
- Tickets will go on sale soon
