CHICAGO, IL - The wheels are spinning and it's sure to be a great time for the entire family at the Chicago Bike Show & Family Fitness Expo. The largest consumer bike show in the Midwest will showcase some exciting new attractions at this year's event, Friday, April 1 through Sunday, April 3 in Festival Hall A at Navy Pier.

If the X Games, Gravity Games and the King of Dirt aren't familiar to you, just ask your kids! Members of the incredibly poplular Schwinn Stunt Team, who have participated in these events, will be performing several times throughout the weekend. Chicago native Billy Gawrych, a pro Flatlander with the team, is excited to be back in his hometown. You won't want to miss these exciting stunts.

This marks the first year of the Women's Cycling Symposium on Saturday, April 2, from 9:30-11:45 a.m. Keynote speaker for this event is nationally renown sports nutritionist and author, Monique Ryan, who will deliver the keynote speech, "The Top 5 Nutrition Strategies for Women Cyclists." Ryan is the author of several books including the newly released "Performance Nutrition for Team Sports" (VeloPress 2005). In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in two breakout sessions on these topics: Racing 101, Training, Bike Mechanics for Chicks, Products Specific for Women, Cycling Leg of the Triathlon and You're Never Too Old to Bike.

The entries and winners of the "Cycle Chicago: Get Fit, Bike It" poster contest will also be on display near the stunt area. Over 600 entries were submitted by Chicago school children from grades K-12 and the award presentation for the top winners in each category will take place on Sunday, April 3 at 9:30 a.m. The winning entries are also featured in Chicago Athlete Magazine's April issue.

Qasim Mitchell, last year's starting offensive lineman for the Chicago Bears will be on hand to greet fans and sign autographs at the Chicago Bears Football Club (booth #205) on Sunday (time TBA).

The "Celebrity Cycling Challenge" between the Chicago Fire and Police Departments will take place again on Sunday, April 3 at 1 p.m. with the winning team of the 10-minute time trial claiming title to a $1,250 donation by LaSalle Bank to the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

Other weekend highlights include the Kids Corral, the Demo area where young and old can test ride bikes, educational seminars such as "Sightseeing by Bicycle" by Eric and Kathy Schramm, co-owners of the bicycle touring company Two Bicycles and a Map, and the popular Closeout Center with over 5,000 new products available at discount prices.

For more information, check out www.chicagobikeshow.com or call the show hotline at 847-675- 0200 x250.

The Chicago Bike Show and Family Fitness Expo is produced by Chicago Sports Media, publishers of Chicago Athlete Magazine. Hours are 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 1; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 2 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 3. For more information, call the show hotline at 847-675-0200 x 250, or visit the Web site at www.Chicagobikeshow.com.