This year Progressive Insurance was named sponsor of the International Motorcycle Shows which will kick off in Dallas on November 12th through the 14th. From there the show goes to San Mateo California 19th through the 21st where all the latest innovations from literally every bike manufacturer worldwide will be showcased along with previews of upcoming releases. All across the USA bikers will be given the chance to see what they are looking forward to in the coming year.

The show then goes to Seattle on December 10th through the 12th and from there to Long Beach, California. Next on the list is Novi, MI (January 7 -9, 2011), Washington, D.C. (January 14th -16th), New York, NY (January 21 – 23), Cleveland, OH (January 28 – 30), Minneapolis, MN (February 4 – 6), Chicago, IL (February 11 – 13), Greenville, SC (February 25 – 27), and Daytona, FL (March 9 – 12). Every year this is a show that is highly anticipated as bikers look for what to expect in new models of their favorite bikes.

All the information you need is online, from where to purchase tickets, how much they cost and then information is provided on exhibits and other event details. Because this is one of the major events that showcase all the newest bikes and innovations, it is something you won’t want to miss. It is always best to get tickets well in advance. Don’t forget to look for all those customizations that you will see in the custom bike competition either! That has proven to be a highlight of the event in previous years and you can expect it to be nothing less than that this year as well.