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Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® Rolls Nationwide Tour Into Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of the latest motorcycles will pack the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Friday, February 11 through Sunday, February 13, for the all-new Progressive International Motorcycle Shows' nationwide tour. This motorcycle extravaganza will draw showgoers into the world of motorcycling with hundreds of the latest street bikes, dirt bikes, cruisers, scooters, ATVs and more. Motorcycle fans will also enjoy a completely new show experience featuring non-stop thrills from the Jason Britton Team No Limit Stunt Show, a special appearance by Country Music Super-star Billy Ray Cyrus, Progressive Insurance Open Road Experience with Flo, Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Competition, movie screenings and Swag Wagon giveaways.

"We have re-energized the 12-city tour and are excited to return to Chicago," said Marketing Director James Harter. "Motorcycle fans will be treated to a totally new show experience filled with hot new bikes including the new Can-Am Spyder Hybrid Concept, Ducati Diavel, Harley-Davidson Blackline, the latest from Indian Motorcycles, an action-packed stunt show, a custom bike competition with huge cash prizes, hands-on do-it-yourself seminars and more!"

Country Music Super-star Billy Ray Cyrus, an avid motorcyclist, will greet fans and sign autographs on Saturday, February 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. He skyrocketed to fame in 1992 with his platinum selling single "Achy Breaky Heart;" since then, Cyrus has gone on to release 11 studio albums, starred in television and film and helped launch the career of his daughter Miley Cyrus. He will discuss his longtime love for riding and what types of bikes he rides.

The show will be open to the public Friday, February 11, from 3 to 9 p.m., Saturday, February 12, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, February 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, located at 5555 North River Road, in Rosemont. Admission is $15 for adults, $6 for children 6-11. Children 5 and under are admitted free. On Family Day, Sunday, February 13, children 12 and under are free with paying adult. For more information, call 800/331-5706 or visit www.motorcycleshows.com.

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