MotoFest hits Montreal

From Torchia Communications

MONTREAL, QC -- Fresh off its phenomenal success when the Formula One four-wheelers arrived in the city in June, Crescent Street, the soul of Montreal’s downtown core, is set to rock with the two-wheeled set. Crescent Street is playing host to its first ever MotoFest, a two-day event combining freestyle motocross demonstrations, motorcycle and parts displays and rock concerts, Aug. 5-6.

Organized by promoter Brian Fogt of BBF Promotions & Events, in collaboration with the Crescent Street Merchants Association, MotoFest is designed to cater to families, fans of all ages, and motorcyclists of all genres. Visitors, for instance, are sure to be enthused by the 20-minute freestyle demonstrations by the Coors Light Suzuki Freestyle Motorcross team taking place three times per day during the festival.

The show, which includes a jump ramp, 53-foot landing trailer and a dazzling display of light, music and smoke, features a three-man team composed of freestyle wizards Benoit Milot of Yamachiche, QC, Jeff Banks of Campbell River, BC and Justin Johansen of Salt Lake City performing breathtaking aerial manoeuvres.

There’s also plenty for chopper fans, recreational riders and performance bike lovers, whose interest will be piqued by the various bike demonstrations, showbike displays and the latest trends presented by parts manufacturers. And just to make sure riders feel welcome, free bike parking has been reserved to provide space for an impromptu Show and Shine.

MotoFest 2005, presented by Coors Light and sponsored by Parts Canada, will see the top half of the Crescent Street block used for the take-off and landing ramp of the Coors Light Suzuki Freestyle Motocross team, while the lower end leading to Ste-Catherine Street will be devoted to Parts Canada display tents and numerous other manufacturers and exhibitors presenting their latest motorcycles, gears and fashions.
The festival will open at 11:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and wrap up at 11:00 p.m. following the concerts on the Coors Light stage. Motorcycle-related merchandise will be on sale on the street throughout the festival.

Montrealers and festival-goers can consult the complete schedule of events and more by going online at www.montrealnow.com