Monroe antique and classic bicycle show

[billyjones]

UNREAL

 

[jammer]

Makes me sad, even though I am a vendor, I was always riding my bike to check out the other vendors, while my wife watched our tables., what a drag.

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

What if it is a doctor prescribed "support bicycle"? You should see what happens when I try to bring it on a plane.

 

[charnleybob]

This "no bike riding" is not going to work for us old guys, who use eletric bikes, etc, to get around this large show.
So, not going.

 

[koolbikes]

UPDATE INFORMATION ...

2025 MONROE MICHIGAN CLASSIC BICYCLE SHOW & SWAP MEET ... SUNDAY, APRIL 27th, 2025
*NOTE ... *The Date Has Been CHANGED BACK to the Original "LAST Sunday in APRIL". ... *NO LONGER FIRST SUNDAY in May!
Please Spread This Updated Information Around to Make Those Aware of the CHANGE !!!
Saturday early Set-up for VENDORS ... Pre-Register to get your previous or multiple spot(s), unload, Buy and Sell both days Sat. & Sunday !!!

ADDED for 2025 ... MiniBike Show & Swap Meet & AUCTION @ 12pm NOON ... See FLYER for Contact Information ...

Vendor Info | Monroe Bike Show​

Details of information for Vendors to the Monroe Classic Bicycle Show and Swap.

www.monroebikeshow.com

 

[Tim s]

You already have at least one person not going due to the no bike riding new rule. Please take that rule out or you will lose more people. Not that many people actually ride bikes there but it was good to know that you could to test out a bike or get around on a bike. This is a bicycle meet/ swap, it doesn’t make sense to have this rule and you have the power/ authority to change it back to allow bike riding again.

 

[koolbikes]

You already have at least one person not going due to the no bike riding new rule. Please take that rule out or you will lose more people. Not that many people actually ride bikes there but it was good to know that you could to test out a bike or get around on a bike. This is a bicycle meet/ swap, it doesn’t make sense to have this rule and you have the power/ authority to change it back to allow bike riding again.

Tim s, I don't know if you are referring this to me but I am just the messenger, Nick Avina is the one in charge of Monroe Bicycle Show & Swap, he is the one that set the Rule's. This not riding thing has been set in place due to the addition of Minibikes, Whizzers and the such, if you notice on the flyer it say's "During Show hours" Sunday, lots of people walking around, I could only imagine someone running over someone's kid or getting hurt, no more Show. There is a lot that goes into organizing this event and there is a lot of responsibility taken by the organizer, insurance and bonding an event of this size is not cheap, every insurance company is the same, there is no cheap solution to safety first. That is your choice to not attend but with the addition and exposure there will be a larger attendance for everyone to enjoy buying & selling.
This is why I say to get the best pick of what is attending, spend the $40 bucks and get a swap space, set-up on Saturday ride your bike, get your stuff ready for Sunday and you will already have seen most that will be available. By noon when the Auction starts the Swap will pretty much be over, then Show Awards and then vendors will be packing to leave.

*NOTE ...
For Your Safety & Insurance Purposes ... There will be NO Motorized Vehicles, Cars, Golf Carts or Bicycle Riding During Show Hours ...
Violators Will Be Ejected!
MORE INFORMATION at : www.monroebikeshow.com
Questions? ... Contact Nick or Sue Avina at [email protected]

 

[Tim s]

Thanks for responding. I wrote this to whoever is running the swap. I could understand not wanting mini bikes or go carts flying around but not allowing bikes to be ridden at a classic bike event? I didn’t say that I wasn’t going but I am questioning it now. It strikes a nerve when someone doesn’t want people riding classic bikes at a classic bike event. That rule seems very controlling and unnecessary. To the people that ride, collect and enjoy old bikes that rule is taking some of the fun out of the event. Don’t take the fun out promote the fun! Again thanks for responding Koolbikes.

 

[koolbikes]

Thanks for responding. I wrote this to whoever is running the swap. I could understand not wanting mini bikes or go carts flying around but not allowing bikes to be ridden at a classic bike event? I didn’t say that I wasn’t going but I am questioning it now. It strikes a nerve when someone doesn’t want people riding classic bikes at a classic bike event. That rule seems very controlling and unnecessary. To the people that ride, collect and enjoy old bikes that rule is taking some of the fun out of the event. Don’t take the fun out promote the fun! Again thanks for responding Koolbikes.

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Tim s, I feel the same about it taking the fun out of the event but with the addition of motorized it is now more than just a classic bicycle event and you let one group ride then you have but why not us too? ... It's all FuN until someone gets hurt. This has been put out there so, if someone gets hurt it's a general disclaimer for the organizer not to be liable for injury, damages, etc.
Ever since the existence of this event, the organizer has tried to keep the cost for buyers and sellers at a minimal to attend, I would truly hate to see this event become unaffordable such as many events have become and no longer exist.
I to would be unhappy not see you attend, as I know how you like entering your bicycles in the Show.

 

[Tim s]

I agree with you, it just takes the simple freedom of riding a bike away at a classic bike event for some people . Have a great day. Tim S