Grab your wheels and pedal your way to Fort Henry in Kingston, Ontario on Saturday, August 30th, 2008 for the Fort Henry Bike Parade. Families are welcome to join us onsite from 9:30am 11:00am at our decorating staging area. The parade kicks off at 11:00 am taking us on a tour of the neighborhood around Fort Henry. Following the parade, participants will be treated to a freestyle BMX demo by some of the biggest names in the sport and a draw for some fun prizes donated by event sponsors. The Kingston Bike Festival, roll on in for a great time!
Considered one of the most coveted titles on the Pro Freestyle BMX circuit, the Metro BMX JAM returns to Canada, bringing with it all of the top professional freestyle BMX athletes from around the world as they compete for a $20,000 pro purse. As part of the 2008 Metro BMX Jam going off Aug 30-31 at Kingston K-Rock Centre, Metro will be including an amateur category that will have 12 amateur riders from across Canada compete in the Metro BMX Jam AM Class. The 12 amateur spots will be handed out at 4 Metro BMX Jam qualifiers going off in a select few cities across Canada.
Join us once again at Fort Henry National Historic Site of Canada Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site for an evening under the stars as we show one of the most talked about BMX films of all time, RAD! The Kingston Bike Festival is proud to offer this as a free event for all interested in making their way down to Fort Henry on Monday September 1st. Please be safe when riding to and from the event. Be sure to wear bright clothing and helmets and also be sure your bicycle is equipped with reflectors and lights!
The Flatland contest in Springer Market Square brings some of the most amazing flatland riders in the world to Kingston. Riders will be warming up throughout the day as they prepare for the contest. Riders will compete in a battle style finals taking place from 7pm-8pm. Up for grabs is $5000 in cash, so be sure to drop by Springer Market Square for some amazing riding.
Woodbine Park
Woodbine Road
Kingston, Ontario
K0H 2P0
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Friday September 5th, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday September 6th, 6:00pm-9:00pm
The ERA Kingston Cup is a first of its kind BMX race event. The world best racers from around the world will compete for the $30,000 purse on a track designed by Jay Miron (6-time World BMX Freestyle Champion). Visit www.erabmx.com for more details and plan to visit us at Woodbine Park Sept 5-6 for some amazing racing.
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Friday September 5th, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday September 6th, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Incorporated into the ERA Kingston Cup Race event will be the ERA Dirt Jump Invitational. This dirt jump comp will have the world best BMX dirt jumpers competing for $10,000 in prize money. If you’ve never seen a Pro level BMX dirt jump comp be sure to visit us at Woodbine Park Sept 5-6 for some of the most spectacular riding you will ever see.
The world’s best BMX athletes are coming to Kingston to participate in the first annual Kingston Bike Festival.
X-Games and Dew Tour champs along with recently-minted Olympic athletes returning from the 2008 Beijing Summer Games will descend on Kingston for a variety of BMX events, hosted as part of the 2008 Kingston Bike Festival.
The Kingston Bike Festival has a jam packed schedule of events designed to thrill, transforming Kingston into the ultimate BMX town. Fans, spectators and participants alike will experience a nine-day festival geared to engage, excite and inspire.
You must call one of the hotels or inns listed below in order to receive the discount. Please quote 'BMX Discount' when contacting the hotels and inns.
Ambassador Hotel and Resort
613-548-3605
Days Inn
613-546-3661
Peachtree Inn
613-546-4411
Travelodge LaSalle
613-546-4233
Comfort Inn 401
613 546-9500
First Canada Inns
1-800-267-7899
Holiday Inn Waterfront
613-549-8400
For alternative accommodation options you may want to check out a few of the other Inns and Bed and Breakfasts here.
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