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bikers' bonanza Motorcycle mania rolls into the 'Burg at weekend expo
Northeast Motorcycle Expo to feature famous builder Cory NessDate published: 2/16/2006 This weekend, the Fredericksburg Expo Center will house hundreds of custom-built motorcycles, some of the world's most prestigious builders and bikers, and enough power and attitude to plow through the 110,000-square-foot facility. The Northeast Motorcycle Expo, which kicked off in Salem, N.H., in January and is entering Virginia for the first time, is a cross section of the cycling industry. It's packed with stunts, competitions, biker fashion, even high-octane cooking demonstrations. Every brand of motorcycle will be represented, according to event manager Kevin Clement. Cory Ness, son of legendary builder Arlen Ness, will grace the expo with his presence and, more importantly, his bikes. "Between the two of them, they're probably the most respected bike builders in the world," Clement said. Ness will bring 15 of his and his father's bikes, including half a dozen prize possessions from his family's personal museum. Ness' creatively tricked-out cycles have earned him his impeccable reputation. "I always try to do something different," he said in a phone interview. "I always try to take my own route." Expo guests will be able to see many of the bling-heavy bikes that take his style route. The Three-Headed Monster, which was featured on the Discovery Channel's Biker Build-Off, is a sleek purple bike with three motors. As if the added power weren't impressive enough, it was built in a total of 15 days, a super-speedy time frame that is "quite a feat," Ness said. Arlen Ness's automobile-inspired bikes (Ness-Talgia, which resembles a '57 Chevy; and Smoothness, which is reminiscent of a Bugatti race car) also will be on display. Other super builders will showcase their cycles. Eric Gorges from Detroit's Voodoo Choppers, who went up against Ness in a Biker Build-Off, will be present with the cycle he constructed on the Discovery Channel. Alan Lee from Belgium-based Gangster Choppers will show off his own custom bikes. In addition to national builders, local bike shops, including Fredericksburg Motor Sports and Mark Long Cycles, will be represented. Local builders will be awarded cash and trophies in a custom bike competition with categories to include people's choice, kids' choice and judge's choice.
Date published: 2/16/2006
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