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Media Registration Information
General Information & Resources for Media
News, Tips & Product Launches
Event Facts & Talking Points
PBE In The News
Press Release Archive
Newsletter Archive
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Hashtag: #pbe2022 #phillybikeexpo
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Exhibitor news tips
2022 Product launches & Exhibitor News:
Wahoo Fitness launches Brand New Kickr Bike, Brand new kickr and the new Roam computer: https://www.wahoofitness.com
Chandi Titanium Bicycles brand launch: https://phillybikeexpo.com/chandi-titanium-bicycles-will-launch-brand-at-2022-philly-bike-expo/
Stein&Fenton brand launch: https://www.steinfenton.com
King Cage NEW PRODUCT ALERT! Flat top cages now available for your non-cycling bottles! https://kingcage.com/collections/all-products/products/titanium-flat-top
Kenda Celebrates 60 years! https://www.kendatire.com/en-us/60th-anniversary/
Wahoo sponsored athlete, Ian Boswell to join Philly Bike Expo Squad ride during Expo weekend. https://phillybikeexpo.com/pbe-squad-mixed-terrain-ride/
Kinekt, by Cirrus Cycles is excited to announce the introduction of our brand new, Comfort+ 50 Degree Rise Stem. https://cirruscycles.com
Bill Humphreys – aka “the Bike Guy” is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with New England Hemp Farm, a local CBD company based in Groton Connecticut. https://therealbikeguy.com/cbd-products/
Astral Cycling will be showcasing products from their O.N.S. line. The O.N.S. line is made up of adventure-ready components with emergency gear integrated into the design. Once installed a rider has the key gear they’d need to push through a route that takes much longer than thought, weather an unexpected storm, make it through a night in the woods and even catch attention of a search party should it come to that. https://astralcycling.com/blogs/news/how-to-use-the-o-n-s-system
Rodeo Labs new bike launch! https://www.facebook.com/rodeolabs/posts/pfbid0232sbFAZkyDtCkAaLNDj6kMNAyjZZXF43n2BAkaZY4RggCX8P6p7QK93HNUwWHVrGl
Event Facts and talking points
Tagline: Artisans, Activists, Alternatives
Event hashtag: #pbe2022 #phillybikeexpo
Show dates: October 29 & 30
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center
Attendees: 4,700+
Activities: Bicycle consumer expo, Seminars, Workshops, Artisan demonstrations, Cycling skills classes, and Test rides.
Journalists: Expected 30+
Exhibitors: Expected 160+
Company: We are a grassroots, family-run business
Bike Parking: Free indoor valet bike parking is provided in the Broad Street Atrium
PBE In The News
2022, Dec. 2 – Gravel Cyclist Handz Bicycles: “Live Free, Ride Hard!” – Made in New Hampshire – 2022 Philly Bike Expo
2022, Nov. 30 – Gravel Cyclist Chandi Bicycles: Custom Titanium Gravel, Anything! 2022 Philly Bike Expo
2022, Nov. 30 – Gravel Cyclist Chapman Cycles – Modern Frames for Vintage Souls: 2022 Philly Bike Expo
2022, Nov. 18 – Gravel Cyclist Vicious Cycles, Metal Guru Education, and More: 2022 Philly Bike Expo
2022, Nov. 17 – Gravel Cyclist 44 Bikes: Titanium Gravel Bikes, Hammers, & More! – 2022 Philly Bike Expo
2022, Nov. 17 – Gravel Cyclist Merlin Bikes – Titanium Gravel Bikes & More: 2022 Philly Bike Expo
2022, Nov. 14 – Gravel Cyclist: Swood Cycles – Custom Bikes paired to Custom Bags: 2022 Philly Bike Expo
2022, Nov. 10 – Gravel Cyclist: Mars Cycles – Junkyard Cats: 2022 Philly Bike Expo
2022, Nov. 9 – Gravel Cyclist: Maiorossé Cycles: Artisanal Steel – Gravel, Road & More: 2022 Philly Bike Expo
2022, Nov. 9 – Gravel Cyclist: Breadwinner Cycles B-Road: Svelte Steel: 2022 Philly Bike Expo
2022, Nov. 4 – BikeRumor: Philly Bike Expo: TIME Bicycles ADHX Gravel Bike Brings Bio-Based Dyneema Fiber Stateside
2022, Nov. 4 – BikeRumor: Swift Industries X Blue Lug debut their Caldera Cycling Bag & Clothing Collection!
2022, Nov. 4 – Gravel Cyclist: Bishop Bikes: Stunning Steel – Gravel, Road & More: 2022 Philly Bike Expo
2022, Nov. 3 – Gravel Cyclist: T-Lab Titanium X3-S Suspension & More: 2022 Philly Bike Expo
2022, Nov. 2 – BikeRumor: Philly Bike Expo: Rodeo Labs Unveils New Traildonkey 4.0 w/ Downtube storage & Lock-Jaw!
2022, Nov. 2 – The Radavist: 2022 Philly Bike Expo: Acoustic, Blaze, Chapman, Engin, Jubilee, Liberation, No22, Rodeo Labs, Vicious
2022, Nov. 2 – Gravel Cyclist: Rodeo Labs Trail Donkey 4.0 & More!: 2022 Philly Bike Expo
2022, Nov. 2 – Bicycling Magazine: ‘Artisans, Activists, and Alternatives’ Meet at the 2022 Philly Bike Expo
2022, Nov. 1 – Gravel Cyclist: No. 22 Bicycles: AMAZING Titanium – Gravel, Road & More! Philly Bike Expo
2022, Nov. 1 – Bicycling Magazine: The Latest Tech, Trends, and Bespoke Bicycles from the Philly Bike Expo
2022, Nov. 1 – The Radavist: 2022 Philly Bike Expo: The Show and Custom Bikes Part 01 – 44 Bikes, Bishop, Breadwinner, Coast, Hot Salad, Junkyard Cats, Maiorossé, Royal H, and WZRD
2022, Oct. 31 – Gravel Cyclist: Time Bicycles ADHX Gravel Bike: Deep Dive into a Race-Oriented Gravel Bike
2022, Oct. 30 – CyclingWeekly: Philly Bike Expo: a spotlight on diversity in bike builders and their builds
2022, Oct. 28 – BikeRumor: Road To Philly Bike Expo 2022: Breadwinner Cycles Teasers Plus Meet-up & Ride with Ira!
2022, Oct. 7 – BikeRumor: Road to Philly Bike Expo 2022: New Exhibitors add up to one of the biggest shows yet!
2022, Jan. 13 – The Radavist: 2021 Philly Bike Expo: Relstone Cycles “New Trix” Custom Singlespeed
2022, Jan. 6 – The Radavist: 2021 Philly Bike Expo: Pachyderm Bikes Custom Cyclocross
2021, Dec. 28 – The Radavist: 2021 Philly Bike Expo: Junkyard Cats Tracklocross
2021, Dec. 22 – The Radavist: 2021 Philly Bike Expo: Swood Cycles Endurance Road+
2021, Dec. 20 – The Radavist: 2021 Philly Bike Expo: Frontier Bikes’ Super Aero Hella Tukt Gravlosuit Bike
2021, Dec. 15 – The Radavist: 2021 Philly Bike Expo: Rivendell’s Wolbis Slugstone
2021, Dec. 15 – Mountain Road: Philly Bike Expo 2021 – Otso Warakin Ti
2021, Dec. 13 – The Radavist: 2021 Philly Bike Expo: Royal H Cycles Bed of Roses Neo-Randonneur
2021, Dec. 12 – The Radavist: 2021 Philly Bike Expo: Engin Cycles Process Frame Fixture
2021, Dec. 7 – The Radavist: 2021 Philly Bike Expo: Jubilee Manufacturing Cyclocross Bike
2021, Dec. 3 – The Radavist: 2021 Philly Bike Expo: Cobra Framebuilding Creator Frame Fixture
2021, Dec. 1 – The Radavist: 2021 Philly Bike Expo: Bishop Bikes Columbus SLX/MAX Track Bike
2021, Nov. 30 – The Radavist: 2021 Philly Bike Expo: Amigo Frameworks Bug Out Gravel Bike
2021, Nov. 18 – Mountain Road: Gravel Ride of the Week: Philadelphia (A Philly Bike Expo Squad Ride)
2021, Nov. 15 – The Radavist: 2021 Philly Bike Expo: People’s Choice Winner Jacqueline Mautner Untitled Cycles
2021, Nov. 12 – VeloNews: Gallery: Odds, ends, and drool-worthy things at the 2021 Philly Bike Expo
2021, Nov. 11 – Mountain Road Ride: Philly Bike Expo 2021 – Handcrafted & Custom Bikes
2021, Nov. 11 – VeloNews: Gallery: Italians, Americans, and French at the 2021 Philly Bike Expo
2021, Nov. 10 – VeloNews: Five cool bikes we found at the 2021 Philly Bike Expo
2021, Nov. 1 – BikeRumor: Road to Philly Bike Expo 2021: Peter Olivetti Channels His Ancestors
2021, Oct. 27 – BikeRumor: Road to Philly Bike Expo 2021: Tom La Marche Breaks and Makes Bikes
2021, Oct. 25 – BikeRumor: Road To Philly Bike Expo 2021: Zach Small of Amigo Frameworks is Inspired by Music and Glass
2021, Oct. 20 – BikeRumor: Road to Philly Bike Expo 2021: Pierre Chastain of Blaze Bicycles Builds and Tests in Moab
2021, Oct. 18 – BikeRumor: Road to Philly Bike Expo 2021: Casey Sussman of Junkyard Cats Builds from the Heart
2021, Sep. 30 – Bicycle Retailer: The 2021 Philly Bike Expo is on Nov. 6th and 7th
2019, Nov. 7 – Path Less Pedaled: AMAZING Bikes of Philly Bike Expo 2019
2019, Nov. 6 – SRAM: The Builds and Builders of Philly Bike Expo
2019, Nov. 5 – Path Less Pedaled: COOL NEW BIKE ACCESSORIES at the 2019 Philly Bike EXPO!
2019, Nov. 5 – BikeRumor: Philly Bike Expo 2019: PBE x SRAM Framebuilder Inclusivity Scholarship winners turn it all the way up
2019, Nov. 5 – Dirt Rag: Philly Bike Expo: Winter Bicycles
2019, Nov. 4 – BikeRumor: Philly Bike Expo 2019: Julie Ann Pedalino wins Best in Show with ribbons and bows
2019, Nov. 4 – Dirt Rag: Philly Bike Expo: Olivetti Bicycles
2019, Nov. 4 – Dirt Rag: Philly Bike Expo: Engin Cycles
2019, Nov. 2 – WHYY: At Philly Bike Expo, a look at how women led the biking movement in the suburbs
2019, Oct. 31 – Philly Mag: The Philly Bike Expo Turns 10 Years Old This Weekend. Here’s How It Was Born.
2018, Nov. 7 – TX Garage: 2018 Philly Bike Expo – The Business Cycle
2018, Nov. 6 – The Radavist: 2018 Philly Bike Expo: Fat Chance Yo Eddy 2.2
2018, Nov. 5 – CyclingTips: Philly Bike Expo 2018 tech gallery, part three
2018, Nov. 5 – The Radavist: 2018 Philly Bike Expo: Groovy Cycleworks 26″ Homage Rigid Tourer
2018, Nov. 5 – The Radavist: 2018 Philly Bike Expo: Winter Bicycles S&S 27.5 Dirt Tourer
2018, Nov. 4 – The Radavist: 2018 Philly Bike Expo: Bass Boat Sparkle Disc Road
2018, Nov. 3 – The Radavist: 2018 Philly Bike Expo: Sim Works Doppo Off Road Tourer
2018, Nov. 2 – The Radavist: 2018 Philly Bike Expo: 44 Bikes Single Speed Super Boosted Ti Marauder MTB
2018, Nov. 2 – The Radavist: 2018 Philly Bike Expo: Bishop Bikes Samson Lugged Classic Road
2018 Oct. 30 – Dirt Rag: Philly Bike Expo 2018
2018 Oct. 30 – BikeRumor: Silence gets smarter with touch-free STAC Zero Halcyon smart trainer
2018 Oct. 30 – BikeRumor: Roll: Bicycle Company adds affordable drop bar build w/ new AR:1
2018 Oct. 30 – Capo Velo: Cinelli Dazzles With Superstar and Veltrix Carbon Road Bikes
2018 Oct. 30 – Capo Velo: Nixfrixshun (NFS) Chainlube – It Doesnt Get Much Slicker
2018, Oct. 30 – CyclingTips: Philly Bike Expo 2018 tech gallery, part two
2018, Oct. 29 – CyclingTips: Philly Bike Expo 2018 tech gallery, part one
2018, Oct. 29 – Philadelphia Tribune: Philly Bike Expo focuses on Vision Zero campaign
2018, Oct. 29 – Bicycle Retailer: Philly Bike Expo attracts more than 4,000
2018, Oct. 29 – BikeRumor: 44 Bikes get longer and slacker with first Super Boost Single Speed?
2018 Oct. 29 – BikeRumor: Paragon Machine Works makes their own Spline Head thru axles & Bubble Blowers?
2018 Oct. 29 – BikeRumor: The new Disc Brake Mount Facing tool from VAR could lead to braking perfection
2018 Oct. 27 – NBC Philadelphia: Bike Coalition Member Talks Vision Zero at Philly Bike Expo
2018 Oct. 25 – Philadelphia Inquirer: South Jersey couple share the secrets to riding nearly 200,000 miles together on a tandem bike
2017, Nov. 8 – NoLifeLikeThisLife: PHILLY BIKE EXPO // ROYAL H CYCLES
2017, Nov. 8 – NoLifeLikeThisLife: PHILLY BIKE EXPO // SCHÖN STUDIO
2017, Nov. 8 – The Radavist: 2017 PHILLY BIKE EXPO: 44 BIKES TITANIUM MARAUDER SSMTB
2017, Nov. 8 – The Radavist: 2017 PHILLY BIKE EXPO: PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNER – BISHOP BIKES DISC ROAD
2017, Nov. 8 – BikeRumor: PBE17: Stephen Bilenky’s Sterling Custom Deluxe super tandem
2017, Nov. 8 – BikeRumor: PBE17: Engin Cycles flexes new process chops with proprietary Ti frame goodies
2017, Nov. 8 – CyclingTips: Photo gallery: Philly Bike Expo custom bikes, part one
2017, Nov. 8 – TX Garage: The 2017 Philly Bike Expo | Building the Buzz
2017, Nov. 7 – The Temple News: Cyclists across nation geared up for event this weekend
2017, Nov. 7 – Bicycle Times: Good times at the Philly Bike Expo 2017
2017, Nov. 7 – Dirt Rag: Philly Bike Expo 2017: Engin Cycles
2017, Nov. 7 – BikeRumor: PBE2017: Bishop Bikes wins Philly’s People’s Choice with out of this world roadie
2017, Nov. 6 – Bike Snob NYC: BSNYC Field Trip: 2017 Philly Bike Expo
2017, Nov. 6 – Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia: 2017 Philly Bike Expo Was Biggest Ever!
2017, Nov. 6 – Bicycle Retailer & Industry News: Philly Bike Expo attracts record exhibitor and attendance count
2017, Nov. 6 – Bicycle Retailer & Industry News: Ti builder No. 22 announces its first stock bike program at Philly show
2017, Nov. 5 – Handbuilt Bicycle Guide: Why Philly Bike Expo is so great
2017, Nov. 3 – Handbuilt Bicycle Guide: New product launches at 2017 Philly Bike Expo
2017, Nov. 1 -Handbuilt Bicycle Guide: 2017 Philly Bike Expo
2017, Oct. 31 – Dirt Rag: Join us this weekend at the Philly Bike Expo!
2017, Oct. 26 – Bicycle Retailer & Industry News: New 1854 bike brand supports ex-cons while marking abolitionist movement
2017, Oct. 23 – Bicycle Retailer & Industry News: Philly Bike Expo adds industry-only hours
2017, May 9 – Bicycle Retailer & Industry News: Philly Bike Expo adds industry-only access
2017, October 9 Handbuilt Bicycle Guide: Bilenky Lawng Jawn: the best thing
2017, May 12 Handbuilt Bicycle Guide: Bilenky Ultralight: carbon killer
2017, May 6 Handbuilt Bicycle Guide: Nobilette 650B Randonneur: bike geek’s paradise
2017, May 1 Handbuilt Bicycle Guide: Engin Cycles’ urban single-track slayer
2017, April 26 Handbuilt Bicycle Guide: Stanridge Cycles: Russian Influence
2017, April 25 Handbuilt Bicycle Guide: Bishop Bikes: New Classics
2017, April 3 Handbuilt Bicycle Guide: Strutting his stuff
2016, November 22 Handbuilt Bicycle Guide: Royal H Hollingsworth: Family Tradition
2016, November 7 – CycleExif: Winter Bicycles Suzume
2016, November 7 – Bicycle Retailer & Industry News: Record Attendance
2016, November 7 – The Radavist: Anna Schwinn’s Peacock Groove
2016, November 6 – Handbuilt Bicycle Guide: A fabulous array
2016, November 4 – Philadelphia Weekly: PW’s Weekend Picks
2016, November 4 – Metro: Philly’s pedaling population pushes demand for custom bikes
2016, November 3 – Twotone Amsterdam Newsletter – Link to Bike Rumor article
2016, November 1 – Bike Rumor: Chris Bishop meets Carl Schlemowitz
2016, November 1 – Bike World News: Philly Bike Expo breaks its exhibitor record
2016, October 31 – CycleExif: Keeping the Green Alive: Gallus Adventure Bike
2016, October 28 – Bike Rumor: Alex Clauss meets Curtis Inglis
2016, October 28 – VeloReviews: PBE has record booth sales
2016, October 28 – Bicycle Retailer & Industry News: PBE has record booth sales
2016, October 27 – Cyclist Lancaster: The Common Wheel does Philly Bike Expo
2016, October 27 – Bike Rumor: Curtis Inglis meets Burnsey
2016, October 26 – Bike Rumor: Burnsey meets Richard Sachs
2016, October 25 – Bike Rumor: Richard Sachs meets Erik Noren
2016, October 24 – Bike Rumor: Erik Noren meets Megan Dean
2016, October 22 – Outspoken Cyclist: Interview with Bina and Stephen Bilenky
2016, October 22 – Handbuilt Bicycle Guide: Dogwood Cycleworx – Kinetic Art
2016, October 21 – Bike Rumor: Megan Dean meets Eric Baar
2016, October 21 – Handbuilt Bicycle Guide: PBE grows as handbuilt event
2016, October 20 – Bike Rumor: Interview – Eric Baar of Ground Up Speed Shop
2016, October 19 – Bike Rumor: The origin of the Philly Bike Expo
2016, October 18 – Philly Voice: PBE to return for seventh year
2016, October 17 – Metro: PBE returns for its seventh year
2016, July – Healthy Minds Philly: Philly Bike Expo
2016, July 20 – Bicycle Retailer & Industry News: PBE hires event consultant
Press Release Archive
2017
2017 Philly Bike Expo sets new records for vendors and attendees – November 6, 2017
Philly Bike Expo sees continued growth – November 3, 2017
Philly Bike Expo salutes bike shop owners, sales reps – September 12, 2017
2017 Dealer Registration – May 8, 2017
2016
Philly Bike Expo breaks its exhibitor record – Oct. 28, 2016
Philly local press release – Oct. 17, 2016
Cycling specialist press release – Oct. 7, 2016
Learn more about Philly Bike Expo – Sept. 15, 2016
Philly Bike Expo hires event consultant O2 Active – July 11, 2016
Hotel Booking Info – May 24, 2016
DirtRag Selle Anatomica Sponsor – May 13, 2016
2015
Post Event – Nov. 21, 2015
Highlights – Oct. 27 2015
Countdown to Expo – Oct. 26, 2015
5 Weeks Away Highlights – Oct. 2, 2015
The Philly Bike Expo gets ready to roll – Sept. 1, 2015
Exhibitor Highlights and Pre-Reg – Aug. 28, 2015
Exhibitor Highlights – Aug. 18, 2015
Newsletter, General – July 7, 2015
Philly Bike Expo returns for the 6th year – Apr. 27, 2015
2014
Post Event – Nov. 21, 2014
Newsletter Archive
2017
Attendee News 3 – Oct. 20, 2017
Industry News 5 – Oct. 19, 2017
Attendee News 2 – Oct. 13, 2017
Philly Bike Expo expands reach – Oct. 3, 2017
Philly Bike Expo signs new sponsors – Sep. 5, 2017
Attendee News 1 – Aug. 30, 2017
Selle Anatomica partners again with Philly Bike Expo – Aug. 11, 2017
Frame builder News 1 – July 7, 2017
Philly Bike Expo Cyclocross Team – Jun. 27, 2017
2016
Attendee News 4: Countdown – Oct. 27, 2016
Attendee News 2 – Oct. 15, 2016
Industry News 2: A fast-growing event – Oct. 5, 2016
Exhibitor News 3 – Oct. 4, 2016
Attendee News 1 – Aug. 22, 2016
Framebuilder News 1 – Aug. 15, 2016
Industry News 1 – Aug. 15, 2016
Exhibitor News 2 – Aug. 14, 2016
Retailers – Four-hour radius. Aug. 11, 2016
Retailers – Lancaster. Aug. 10, 2016