Breakfast with InterbikeBreakfast with Interbike

Recap Interbike’s requirements

What’s up with Vegas?

What are the best new options?

Pros & cons of these selections?

Our recommendation

Questions and answers

January 19, 2008

Recap Interbike’s requirements

What’s up with Vegas?

What are the best new options?

Pros & cons of these selections?

Our recommendation

Questions and answers

January 19, 2008

Interbike’s top requirementsInterbike’s top requirements

Contiguous exhibit space of at least 700,000 gross square feet and ample meeting room space

Event should be located where we can maximize attendance, eh?

A large and diverse selection of affordable hotels, restaurants and entertainment options conveniently located to the event

An international airport located within close proximity of the event with many flight options, numerous carriers and low airfare rates

Relaxed union regulations / high quality services

OutDoor Demo requires great weather, extensive cross country/downhill trails and a closed road loop

Event market is recognized as a cycling culture destination

Contiguous exhibit space of at least 700,000 gross square feet and ample meeting room space

Event should be located where we can maximize attendance, eh?

A large and diverse selection of affordable hotels, restaurants and entertainment options conveniently located to the event

An international airport located within close proximity of the event with many flight options, numerous carriers and low airfare rates

Relaxed union regulations / high quality services

OutDoor Demo requires great weather, extensive cross country/downhill trails and a closed road loop

Event market is recognized as a cycling culture destination

Interbike’s top requirements Las Vegas

Interbike’s top requirements Las Vegas

Contiguous exhibit space of at least 700,000 gross square feet and ample meeting room space - YES

Event should be located where we can maximize attendance, eh? - YES

A large and diverse selection of affordable hotels, restaurants and entertainment options conveniently located to the event - YES

An international airport located within close proximity of the event with many flight options, numerous carriers and low airfare rates - YES

Relaxed union regulations / high quality services – Believe it or not, YES

OutDoor Demo requires great weather, extensive cross country/downhill trails and a closed road loop - YES

Event market is recognized as a cycling culture destination – NO

Las Vegas: 6 out of 7 = A-

Contiguous exhibit space of at least 700,000 gross square feet and ample meeting room space - YES

Event should be located where we can maximize attendance, eh? - YES

A large and diverse selection of affordable hotels, restaurants and entertainment options conveniently located to the event - YES

An international airport located within close proximity of the event with many flight options, numerous carriers and low airfare rates - YES

Relaxed union regulations / high quality services – Believe it or not, YES

OutDoor Demo requires great weather, extensive cross country/downhill trails and a closed road loop - YES

Event market is recognized as a cycling culture destination – NO

Las Vegas: 6 out of 7 = A-

What’s up with VegasWhat’s up with Vegas

On paper it is hard to beat, but…..

Some unconfirmed rumors about the future of the Sands Convention Center

Waning interest in staying there from both exhibitors and retailers

Even with present efforts in place; lack of cycling culture

By 2009 it will be 12 years in Las Vegas!

On paper it is hard to beat, but…..

Some unconfirmed rumors about the future of the Sands Convention Center

Waning interest in staying there from both exhibitors and retailers

Even with present efforts in place; lack of cycling culture

By 2009 it will be 12 years in Las Vegas!

Some OptionsSome Options

Denver, CO

Anaheim, CA

Salt Lake City?

Denver, CO

Anaheim, CA

Salt Lake City?

What happen to Salt Lake City?

What happen to Salt Lake City?

Salt Lake City, UT Salt Lake City, UT PROS

Very relaxed labor and drayage regulations

Cycling friendly region, more in line with industry’s preference

Large event in a small town = red carpet treatment

No gambling, less distractions

Bike industry may have greater impact on local advocacy

Good options for OutDoor Demo

Greener, cleaner and leaner

Change is good, change might be welcomed

PROS

Very relaxed labor and drayage regulations

Cycling friendly region, more in line with industry’s preference

Large event in a small town = red carpet treatment

No gambling, less distractions

Bike industry may have greater impact on local advocacy

Good options for OutDoor Demo

Greener, cleaner and leaner

Change is good, change might be welcomed

CONS

Salt Palace will not come close to accommodating the 3,100+ booths with current floor plan configurations

Individual spaces in main exhibit area will need to be created as peninsulas

300 - 400+ booths in ancillary Convention Center spaces still needed

Space growth opportunities will be very challenging

Interbike’s host lodging options sometimes as far as 20 miles from Expo

Increases in average air fare rates, no direct international flights

Far fewer restaurants and entertainment options. Longer lines and wait times

CONS

Salt Palace will not come close to accommodating the 3,100+ booths with current floor plan configurations

Individual spaces in main exhibit area will need to be created as peninsulas

300 - 400+ booths in ancillary Convention Center spaces still needed

Space growth opportunities will be very challenging

Interbike’s host lodging options sometimes as far as 20 miles from Expo

Increases in average air fare rates, no direct international flights

Far fewer restaurants and entertainment options. Longer lines and wait times

Interbike’s top requirementsSalt Lake City

Interbike’s top requirementsSalt Lake City

Contiguous exhibit space of at least 700,000 gross square feet and ample meeting room space - NO

Event should be located where we can maximize attendance, eh? - NO

A large and diverse selection of affordable hotels, restaurants and entertainment options conveniently located to the event - NO

An international airport located within close proximity of the event with many flight options, numerous carriers and low airfare rates – Not really

Relaxed union regulations / high quality services – YES!

OutDoor Demo requires great weather, extensive cross country/downhill trails and a closed road loop – YES

Event market is recognized as a cycling culture destination – YES

Salt Lake City: 3 out of 7 = D+

Contiguous exhibit space of at least 700,000 gross square feet and ample meeting room space - NO

Event should be located where we can maximize attendance, eh? - NO

A large and diverse selection of affordable hotels, restaurants and entertainment options conveniently located to the event - NO

An international airport located within close proximity of the event with many flight options, numerous carriers and low airfare rates – Not really

Relaxed union regulations / high quality services – YES!

OutDoor Demo requires great weather, extensive cross country/downhill trails and a closed road loop – YES

Event market is recognized as a cycling culture destination – YES

Salt Lake City: 3 out of 7 = D+

Our Best OptionsOur Best Options

Denver, CO

Anaheim, CA

Denver, CO

Anaheim, CA

Denver, CODenver, CO

Key Features

584,000 gross square feet of contiguous exhibit space

63 meeting rooms, totaling 100,000 square feet of space

Projected 7,000 hotel rooms & 300 restaurants within walking distance of DCC

Central USA location

Key Features

584,000 gross square feet of contiguous exhibit space

63 meeting rooms, totaling 100,000 square feet of space

Projected 7,000 hotel rooms & 300 restaurants within walking distance of DCC

Central USA location

Denver, CODenver, COPROS

Lovely new convention center with adequate contiguous floor space and ample meeting rooms.

Good possibilities for OutDoor Demo

Strong recognition as cycling friendly region and environment

More central U.S. location attractive

Good base of industry companies in both retail and manufacturing

Good international airport Great potential for public day

considerations Big fish - small pond

PROS

Lovely new convention center with adequate contiguous floor space and ample meeting rooms.

Good possibilities for OutDoor Demo

Strong recognition as cycling friendly region and environment

More central U.S. location attractive

Good base of industry companies in both retail and manufacturing

Good international airport Great potential for public day

considerations Big fish - small pond

CONS

Must use union labor and skill levels are below average = more expense

Denver Int’l Airport (DIA) has higher cost of airfare on average with less carriers and direct flights

Transportation expense to and from DIA (22 miles)

Higher average daily rates for lodging

Weather could be an issue for OutDoor Demo

Potential dip in retail attendance from both coasts

Unproven facility and market for event as large as Interbike

CONS

Must use union labor and skill levels are below average = more expense

Denver Int’l Airport (DIA) has higher cost of airfare on average with less carriers and direct flights

Transportation expense to and from DIA (22 miles)

Higher average daily rates for lodging

Weather could be an issue for OutDoor Demo

Potential dip in retail attendance from both coasts

Unproven facility and market for event as large as Interbike

Interbike’s top requirementsDenver

Interbike’s top requirementsDenver

Contiguous exhibit space of at least 700,000 gross square feet and ample meeting room space – Not really, but could work

Event should be located where we can maximize attendance, eh? – YES / NO

A large and diverse selection of affordable hotels, restaurants and entertainment options conveniently located to the event - YES

An international airport located within close proximity of the event with many flight options, numerous carriers and low airfare rates - NO

Relaxed union regulations / high quality services - NO

OutDoor Demo requires great weather, extensive cross country/downhill trails and a closed road loop - YES, if it doesn’t snow

Event market is recognized as a cycling culture destination – YES

Denver: 4 out of 7 = C+

Contiguous exhibit space of at least 700,000 gross square feet and ample meeting room space – Not really, but could work

Event should be located where we can maximize attendance, eh? – YES / NO

A large and diverse selection of affordable hotels, restaurants and entertainment options conveniently located to the event - YES

An international airport located within close proximity of the event with many flight options, numerous carriers and low airfare rates - NO

Relaxed union regulations / high quality services - NO

OutDoor Demo requires great weather, extensive cross country/downhill trails and a closed road loop - YES, if it doesn’t snow

Event market is recognized as a cycling culture destination – YES

Denver: 4 out of 7 = C+

Anaheim, CAAnaheim, CA

Key Features 671,500 gross square feet

of contiguous exhibit space

48 meeting rooms totaling 119,500 square feet of space

By 2010, 9,000 hotel rooms and 125 restaurants within walking distance of the convention center

Serviced by one int’l airport and three regional airports

Key Features 671,500 gross square feet

of contiguous exhibit space

48 meeting rooms totaling 119,500 square feet of space

By 2010, 9,000 hotel rooms and 125 restaurants within walking distance of the convention center

Serviced by one int’l airport and three regional airports

Anaheim, CAAnaheim, CAPROS

Newly renovated convention center with adequate contiguous floor space and ample meeting rooms

Newly renovated areas around event

Good possibilities for OutDoor Demo Good recognition as cycling friendly

region and environment Very strong base of industry

companies in both retail and manufacturing

2,500 flights daily, hosted by an international airport and 3 supporting regional airports

Adequate quantities of affordable new lodging, restaurants and entertainment options within a short radius of the convention center

PROS

Newly renovated convention center with adequate contiguous floor space and ample meeting rooms

Newly renovated areas around event

Good possibilities for OutDoor Demo Good recognition as cycling friendly

region and environment Very strong base of industry

companies in both retail and manufacturing

2,500 flights daily, hosted by an international airport and 3 supporting regional airports

Adequate quantities of affordable new lodging, restaurants and entertainment options within a short radius of the convention center

Union help is friendly and skilled Great potential for public day

considerations Big fish - small pond Proven track record

CONS

The Anaheim stigma Must use union labor = more

expense Transportation to and from all

airports - not like Vegas (36 – 13 miles)

Location considered all west coast Potential dip in retail attendance

from eastern states

Union help is friendly and skilled Great potential for public day

considerations Big fish - small pond Proven track record

CONS

The Anaheim stigma Must use union labor = more

expense Transportation to and from all

airports - not like Vegas (36 – 13 miles)

Location considered all west coast Potential dip in retail attendance

from eastern states

Interbike’s top requirementsAnaheim

Interbike’s top requirementsAnaheim

Contiguous exhibit space of at least 700,000 gross square feet and ample meeting room space - YES

Event should be located where we can maximize attendance, eh? – YES

A large and diverse selection of affordable hotels, restaurants and entertainment options conveniently located to the event - YES

An international airport located within close proximity of the event with many flight options, numerous carriers and low airfare rates - YES

Relaxed union regulations / high quality services – NO/YES

OutDoor Demo requires great weather, extensive cross country/downhill trails and a closed road loop – YES

Event market is recognized as a cycling culture destination – YES

Anaheim: 6 out of 7 = A-

Contiguous exhibit space of at least 700,000 gross square feet and ample meeting room space - YES

Event should be located where we can maximize attendance, eh? – YES

A large and diverse selection of affordable hotels, restaurants and entertainment options conveniently located to the event - YES

An international airport located within close proximity of the event with many flight options, numerous carriers and low airfare rates - YES

Relaxed union regulations / high quality services – NO/YES

OutDoor Demo requires great weather, extensive cross country/downhill trails and a closed road loop – YES

Event market is recognized as a cycling culture destination – YES

Anaheim: 6 out of 7 = A-

Interbike’s Recommendation

Interbike’s Recommendation

Best concentration of retail businesses within driving distance Renovated facilities and city are impressive and fit the active lifestyles

of our industry Ample contiguous exhibit space and meeting rooms Strong OutDoor Demo options with guaranteed good weather International and domestic flights are plentiful and affordable through

numerous carriers Good number of affordable and quality lodging options Ancillary event features such as cycling races, networking

opportunities, advocacy initiatives and celebrations will be easy to produce

A proven track record Big fish-small pond environment

Anaheim, CA - 2010

Best concentration of retail businesses within driving distance Renovated facilities and city are impressive and fit the active lifestyles

of our industry Ample contiguous exhibit space and meeting rooms Strong OutDoor Demo options with guaranteed good weather International and domestic flights are plentiful and affordable through

numerous carriers Good number of affordable and quality lodging options Ancillary event features such as cycling races, networking

opportunities, advocacy initiatives and celebrations will be easy to produce

A proven track record Big fish-small pond environment

Anaheim, CA - 2010

Questions and Answers

(Go easy on me)

Questions and Answers

(Go easy on me)