Lost Paddle Events announced The Big Gear Show and (e)revolution e-Bike show at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver ended successfully.
The combined show had more than 250 exhibitors and attracted close to 4,000 attendees during the four-day event, including two trade show days and two consumer show days. Many exhibitors appreciated the B2B2C show format in which they engaged with retailers and consumers at one show.
In its inaugural year, (e)revolution showcased more than 40 global e-bike brands across categories like commuter, cargo and mountain e-bikes. A significant feature of the show was the 28,000-square-foot e-bike demo track. It offered every attendee the opportunity to test any e-bike on display and experience the power-assist features on inclines and various rollers, ramps and zigzags.
Many brands worked directly with local retailers to assist riders on the test track, allowing retailers and brands to collaborate on developing potential consumer sales leads.
Now in its third year, The Big Gear Show demonstrated its leadership in producing an inclusive outdoor industry show. The show featured companies and gear representing a range of outdoor activities from well-established brands and numerous innovative startups, like supporting sponsor Acacia.
As one of the newer overland brands at the show, Acacia exhibited its three-in-one portable, modern outdoor dwelling system.
Among the many startups were companies led by underrepresented communities within the outdoor industry, including Tough Cutie, Northside Bags, and more than two dozen young companies hosted by the show’s inclusivity partners. For many of these new brands, The Big Gear Show was their first time to experience an industry trade show, offering them the chance to be discovered by retailers and consumers.
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