The 2022 International Motorcycle Shows and IMS Outdoors events have been suspended, effective immediately. After announcing the new schedule of 10 events set to launch in Colorado on June 10, the entire series has been postponed and most likely permanently cancelled. Although no official press release was issued, Tracy Harris, SVP of IMS Outdoors had this to say:
“We could not be more thankful for the IMS community and the continued support each and every one of you have shown over the past 40 years. Collectively, we brought the love of two wheels to so many cities across the nation — while suspending the IMS tour for the foreseeable future was a difficult decision, we believe in the resiliency of this industry and look forward to watching the powersports industry grow and evolve.”
"After 40 years of producing The International Motorcycle Shows and IMS Outdoors, we have made the difficult decision to suspend the IMS Tour in 2022," added Lauren Lloyd, PR Director, North America Informa Markets, parent company to IMS. "Unfortunately, as you are aware, the powersports industry is at a crossroads with where and how brands promote their products amidst the continued manufacturing and sourcing delays associated with the pandemic."
"We hope to return the tour in the future, but at this time, we are suspending the events. We greatly appreciate your continued support, loyalty and partnership over the years and hope to work with you in an editorial capacity again in the future."
The announcement to dealers and advance ticket purchasers here:
Dear IMS Fans,
We have some news to share today with our IMS Family. After 40 years of producing The International Motorcycle Shows and IMS Outdoors, we have made the difficult decision to suspend the IMS Tour in 2022.
The powersports industry is at a crossroads with where and how brands promote their products amidst the continued manufacturing and sourcing delays associated with the pandemic. These current hurdles that our brand partners are facing would have made it difficult for us to produce an IMS that would meet your, and our, expectations. Therefore, we will not be moving forward with the planned 2022 events, including the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show.
Any tickets purchased or Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show registrations paid for 2022 events will be refunded to the credit card used for purchase within 7 business days. If you have not received your refund within 7 business days, please contact service@tixonlinenow.com
We greatly appreciate your attendance and loyalty over the years and will miss sharing your love for motorcycling with you.
