

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Geneva-on-the-Lake Thunder Zone BIKE SHOW
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: This will be our 16th year hosting a BIKE SHOW at Geneva-on-the-Lake during Thunder on the Strip - and once again, we're thinking that this just might be OUR BIGGEST YET!  And yes, we've been saying that for the last few... and each year has gotten BIGGER and BIGGER!  (Well, not counting '24 when it snowed!)

And this year, we have a number of NEW twists and offerings for those exhibiting with us!

- NEW CUSTOM CHALLENGE COINS for those registering in advance, courtesy our sponsors!
- NEW PRO CLASSES! CASH PRIZES for the Pro's - with RESERVED SECTION.  Limited Space - PRE-REGISTER to reserve your spot!
- NEW SPORT BIKE CLASSES - Stock, Custom, Performance, and Vintage!  Let's SEE EM!
- NEW EXHIBITOR BADGES &amp; LANYARDS for those showing bikes.
- NEW AUDIO AWARDS and SOUND CHALLENGES! (PRE-REGISTER to reserve your spot in this!  LIMITED SPACE!)
 - Reserved LEGACY SPOTS and CUSTOM TROPHIES for those having PREVIOUSLY WON BEST of CLASS and SHOW at the Geneva Show.
 - NEW CLASSES include: Custom Trike, RADICAL TRIKE, and SLINGSHOT

We're returning to The Marketplace Landing, adjacent to the Old Firehouse Winery and Sunset Bar.  This amazing location gives us acres of beautiful, park-like space right on the water!  You couldn't ask for a better location!

The Marketplace landing is adjacent to the Firehouse Winery and runs along the shore.  There's the Sunset Bar in the middle of a beautiful park-like setting - that's all reserved for the THUNDER ZONE!!!  Right on the water!  There's live entertainment and numerous bars adjacent to - there's even a FERRIS WHEEL that takes you up and gives an amazing view of the lake and GOTL.   And of course, we are across the street from Yankees and Goblin - PARTY CENTRAL - with awesome live music all weekend!  

RTR will be on site throughout the weekend, but on Saturday we host the 16th ANNUAL GOTL BIKE SHOW!!!

We have lots of space, but priority will be given to those registering in advance - and you even get a FREE BIKE SHOW T-SHIRT and EXHIBITOR LANYARD as well - AND NEW THIS YEAR - CUSTOM CHALLENGE COINS!  (For the FIRST 50 BIKES to register in advance.) 
So sign up now and RESERVE your SPOT TODAY!

It's a RTR BIKE SHOW!!!!

As motorcyclists, bikers, or whatever you want to call yourselves – our bikes are often our pride and joy. In many cases, We spend hours after hours, and often dollars after dollars making them our own personal ride. With all that time and effort, why not bring them out and showcase what you’ve done? To that end, we present the REASONS TO RIDE CHAMPIONSHIP BIKE SHOW SERIES!!! 
 
The RtR Bike Show Series features local, regional, and nationally recognized shows that all builders and bike owners are encouraged to participate in. Vintage, metric, v-twin, customs, restored antiques, “resto-mods”, trikes, and radicals – they are all welcome to the show. Each bike show is also a qualifier for our Championship Shows – both the State Show and the National Championship Shows. 

The vast majority of these shows are RIDE-IN shows, meaning that the bikes are expected to be ridden and a little bit of road dust is fine. We don’t split hairs over trailering in bikes, but we do require that all bikes must be functioning. They must start and be able to be safely ridden on the road. 

Most of the shows include voting by event attendees and weighted judges scores. We use this approach to make certain we include the “people’s choice” as well as a professional eye – preventing it just being a popularity contest. Some shows, though, are Judged Shows – with the guest votes simply going towards the People’s Choice Awards.

All  Shows feature trophies and placards to recognize the bikes and winners, with special prizes being added in some shows in consideration of the location and hosts. The Best of Show Bikes and TOP Class Winners from the Bike Show Series are then invited to take part in the Championship Shows. 
This year’s shows will feature a broader range of classes including CUSTOM and RADICAL BAGGERS, GARAGE BUILDS, TRIKES, as well as VINTAGE, CUSTOM PAINT, and IMPORT categories. All will compete on the by the water, as the show is being held once more downtown on Sunday, For more information and to register, visit ReasonsToRide.com

CUSTOM PAINT!
All shows this year include a CUSTOM PAINT class for bikes to be considered under. You can enter your bike in just this category – or you can add it as a second classification. There is a discounted fee for adding the second category.

SPECIAL SHOW CLASSES:
MILITARY /  PATRIOTIC TRIBUTE BIKES
MILITARY VINTAGE - RESTORED
PRO CLASS

STANDARD SHOW CLASSES:
Vintage Domestic
Vintage Import
Vintage Custom (Resto-Mod)
Vintage Restored
Vintage Performance / Racing
Vintage Touring
Stock Import
Stock Domestic (V-Twin)
Custom Import
Custom Domestic (V-Twin)
SPORT BIKE - NEW THIS YEAR!
- Stock SB 
- Custom SB 
- Performance / Racing SB
- Vintage SB
Radical
Radical Import
Radical Domestic
Radical Bagger
Chopper
Rat Bike / Garage Build
Café Racer
Touring
Custom Touring
Performance / Racing
Adventure / Off-Road
Trike
Custom Trike
RADICAL TRIKE
Custom Paint
BEST OF SHOW
PEOPLE’S CHOICE

A class must have at least 3 entries in order to qualify for a BEST OF CLASS Award. Subcategories and Specialty Classes (show in italics) must have at least 3 distinct entries within in order to be broken out, but is done at the discretion of the event organizers. Judged Shows will include both a BEST OF SHOW and a PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD. Thunder Roads Ohio and show organizers reserve the right to consolidate or add classes at their discretion. 

ALL BEST OF SHOW Winners qualify for the Championship Show. Best of Class Winners are entered for consideration, with top series performers being selected for the Championship.
Exhibitors that register in advance will receive a FREE t-shirt as a new special incentive for Pre-Registration.  The shirts will be otherwise available at the time of registration for a discounted rate of $15 for Exhibitors.  Otherwise, a limited number will be available for $20 each.  

For shops interested in participating and possibly exhibiting customer and shop bikes, a limited number of shop displays are available. To reserve space for group bike displays (ie., shops, clubs, race teams, etc..) email BikeShowInfo@gmail.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/geneva/geneva-on-the-lake-thunder-zone-bike-show/200029333264449
- **Event Categories**: workshops, sports, contests, entertainment, music, parties, performances, live-music, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 373

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://theticketing.co/e/geneva-on-the-lake-2026?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=geneva-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Geneva
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Sunset Bar
- **lat**: 41.860753420729
- **long**: -80.953005331187
- **full address**: Sunset Bar, 5481 Lake Rd, Geneva, OH 44041-9425, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Reasons To Ride (https://allevents.in/org/reasons-to-ride/15117153)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sunset Bar, 5481 Lake Rd, Geneva, OH 44041-9425, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Reasons To Ride
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, sports, contests, entertainment, music, parties, performances, live-music, trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Geneva-on-the-Lake Thunder Zone BIKE SHOW ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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