VISITORS can see three wheel-spinning days of action as The Bike Show rides into Birmingham's NEC next month.

The Bike Show, between April 25 and 27, is the yearly extravaganza for cyclists of all disciplines and will be more exciting than ever with more manufacturers, retailers and features.

New features include the latest cycling developments in the dedicated components and accessories areas plus celebrities and experts passing on their experiences in the Spokes Room.

Visitors will be able to try the latest models on a massive test track and be amazed by some of the world's best riders, including BMX Street, Vert and Flatland with riders Stevie McCann, Jamie Bestwick and Simon Tabron.

You can be there to as the Advertiser/Messenger has five pairs of tickets for the event, where there will also be BSX racing on the purpose built track with Steve Peat, Brian Lopes, Eric Carter.

In addition, you can see the new BMX racing on the track including Jamie Staff and Dale Holmes as well as the legendary TJ Lavin displaying his famous dirt jumping skills.

Bike ride

On the third day, Sunday, April 27, thousands of people will be taking part in a new national charity bike ride. This ride will raise money for the British Heart Foundation with a goal of £1m.

Start pedalling your way down to the NEC for this really amazing event, priced £13 in advance, including guaranteed seats for the arena and entry to the exhibition, or £15 on the door. Call the NEC box office on 0870 909 4133 or online at www.necgroup.co.uk/boxoffice

To be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets, just answer the question below. Please send your entries on a postcard or a sealed envelope, to Bike Show Competition, Advertiser/Messenger, 5, High Street, Bromsgrove, B61 8AJ, or you can drop them off by hand at either the Bromsgrove office or our office in Droitwich at 12, High Street. The first five correct entries drawn at random will win tickets.

The usual Advertiser/Messenger competition rules apply. The editor's decision is final and no correspondence can be entered into relating to this competition.

The closing date for entries is first post on Wednesday, March 12, 2003. The question you need to answer correctly is:

Money raised from national bike ride will go to which charity?