Battistinis’ California Dreamin’ Expo is a brand new event showcasing and promoting the international custom motorcycle industry and lifestyle.

This truly international expo will represent a new concept approach, bringing riders and enthusiasts of all aspects of the custom motorcycle lifestyle together with the custom motorcycle builders, retailers, dealers and manufacturers they can buy from - all in one big professional expo grade venue.

As an officially endorsed World Championship of Custom Bike Building Affiliate event, there will be an incredible opportunity for custom bike builders to compete for a place at the Official World Championship and win bike freight and related expenses to go head-to-head with many of the year’s greatest American custom bike builds.

California Dreamin’ Expo will be a unique opportunity to see and enjoy a never to be repeated display of some of the finest custom choppers, bobbers and cruisers in Europe; to meet up with friends and peers and, of course, to discover a vast array of custom parts, accessories and exciting merchandise on the exhibition stands.

There will be workshops and demonstrations plus a key note speech delivered by a legendary personality from the custom bike industry. Visitors will also be able to check out the spectacular Biking Clothes Show Catwalk, licensed bars and cafes, special show deals and, of course, our Show Girls will be there to greet you at the entrance!

Click here to read the comments of Mark Battistini and Robin Bradley.

California Dreamin’ Expo is to be staged at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), one of the country’s finest purpose- built exhibition facilities, where all riders and enthusiasts will receive a warm welcome at the region’s first ever dedicated custom motorcycle event. The BIC is situated right on the beach in the heart of Bournemouth.

California Dreamin’ Expo is to be held from 28th – 29th May 2011; why not make a long weekend of it and have a blast in Bournemouth over the Bank Holiday!

Plans include a ‘run’ down to Bournemouth and ‘Beach-meet’ to officially kickstart the weekend’s festivities.

In addition to the World Championship Affiliate Custom Bike Show one of the event’s main features will be a catwalk show with models rocking the latest trends in cool biker clothing and must-have helmets and accessories.

Creative workshops will include ‘How to chrome’ and a ‘Custom painting masterclass’ by a noted industry specialist whose work has adorned many prize-winning custom projects.

Robin Bradley, Publisher, Founder and Organiser of AMD Magazine and the Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building, says: "AMD’s World Championship of Custom Bike Building programme is all about providing a showcase for custom motorcycle design and engineering innovation and craftsmanship. As such we are delighted to welcome the inaugural California Dreamin' Expo in Bournemouth, May 2011, as a World Championship Official Affiliate Custom Bike Show with competition class structure and judging being conducted under World Championship scrutineering and guidelines".

Renowned Bournemouth based custom bike, parts and accessory distributor and local retail outlet Battistinis has confirmed its full support and sponsorship and will be exhibiting a selection from their own superb range of unique custom bikes.

Director Mark Battistini said "we are delighted to get involved with what we know will be a spectacular show opportunity for custom, classic and performance bike enthusiasts from all over Europe. It will also be a great opportunity for dealers and customisers to meet and do business with suppliers and manufacturers.”