Q. Which are better, motorbikes or bicycles? There's an online poll running at a website promoting a Belfast expo that will feature both forms of two-wheeled transport.

Motors versus muscles

A. Bicycles, of course!

The poll at the Bikes-v-Bikes website has only just started but bicycles have taken an early lead. In most polls of these kind the bicycle community usually wins hands down…

The show being promoted is organised by TG Marketing and Events of Northern Ireland. The show will be staged in the King’s Hall, Belfast 1st-3rd December.

"The show is building up very well and we have already support from major manufacturers who are sending over their marketing teams and exhibition trailers with the latest’ 07 models for visitors to try out in the central 30mx30m demo area," said Tony Gibbs of TG Marketing.

"Top riders will be attending and there will be a trials area in the adjoining Balmoral Hall."

Bicycle brands exhibiting include Iron Horse, Commencal, Kona, Ridgeback, Colnago, Litespeed and Powacycle.

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