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CSG UK’s 2014 Product Launch is just over a week away and – due to high demand – the distributor has extended opening hours in to the evening – as well as adding a highlights presentation and treating dealers to a slap up buffet.
The shows are returning to the venues of the Manchester Velodrome and Mercedes Benz World – the latter has proved so popular that Wednesday spaces are now filled – Thursday hours have been extended into the evening to cope with demand.
Northern Show: National Cycling Centre Manchester:
Sunday 11th August 10am-6pm, presentation 11am
Monday 12th August 10am-6pm, presentation 11am
Southern Show: Mercedes Benz World Weybridge:
Wednesday 14th August 5pm-8pm, REGISTRATIONS NOW CLOSED
Thursday 15th August 10am-8pm, presentation 11am
Friday 16th August 10am-4pm, presentation 11am
Existing dealers, media and new business customers should register at: http://www.cyclingsportsgroup.co.uk/product-launch
The show will see 2014 bicycle lines from Cannondale, GT, Mongoose and Wethepeople, the new GT and Cannondale P&A, Sugoi Spring/Summer ‘14 apparel and lines from Muc-Off, Salt, Xposure and Eclat.
40+-year-old Californian brand GT will be showing the new Fury DH bikes that have been flying high on the World Cup circuit and winning dual National Championship titles under the control of Rachael and Gee Atherton, as well as the all new Sensor and Force 650B trail bikes. GT also have a revamped urban line to support dealers with their daily commuter sales.
Fresh from Peter Sagan winning the Green Jersey at the Tour De France, Cannondale’s highlights will be the all-new Synapse, described by the media as ‘an endurance bike game changer’ and new Evo road models at never-before-seen opening price points.
Charge Bikes will debut an extended but simplified range that the brand is proclaiming to be the most consumer-friendly on the market. They will also show the new Cooker Maxi ‘fat bike’ that has been spied on the web.
