NEC Bike Show 2011

A year ago we went to the NEC (National Exhibition Centre) Bike Show, my first time then, and there was snow along the road as we drove the 2 hours north to Birmingham. This year the weather has been so much milder. Mild in summer and mild in winter (so far) which means all I've had to change in my wardrobe was my light summer jacket for my down winter jacket! Anyway, no snow yet this time during the bike show.

We thought it was bigger and even better than last year. I particularly loved the part where we went to see the freestyle motocross show inside the centre. Those guys were really good on their motorbikes, flying through the air and doing tricks. I could have watched the show again, it was showing three times during the day, but after almost 5 hours at the NEC we were rather tired and ready to head home.

Here are a few pictures of the guys on the bicycles but there were motorbikes too (which were more exciting). Unfortunately we couldn't get good pictures of them. Above you can see their bikes parked.

No shopping this year. Last year we got a new helmet and winter gloves for me. But it was great fun looking at all the different bikes. Of course there were also lots of girls promoting stuff in tight fitting outfits in case the guys got tired of looking at bikes!

Here's a few more of Andre's pictures.

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The guy is wearing a beanie. That's not his
hair. Just looked funny with the stomach too!

The same type of bike used in one of the Harry Potter films.

Pink girlie bikes. See the eyes on the helmet!

Andre enjoyed sitting on the BMW's

Mom & Jürgen will understand why this one made us smile :)

Guys talking bike talk

"I'm sexy and I know it."

PS the Movember mustache is no more. Phew!