26th Annual CYCLE WORLD   International Motorcycle Show 2007   February 9-11 at the Donald E Stephens   Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.   Well I don't know about you but I don't get  to the BIG CITY very often.  So when I do  I'm always overwhelmed by all the activity and  PEOPLE!  Getting to the metro Chicago area  to me must be like entering a Black Hole.  It seems, the closer you get the faster you go!   Attending this annual event has never  disappointed me.  Getting a look at almost  every major motorcycle manufacturer's new  line-ups and vendors galore is awesome.   This years show included the World's Fastest  Motorcycle, the BUB #7 Streamliner.  The  land speed record holder as of late September  last year.  Rider Chris Carr set the new record  at the Bonneville Salt Flats with runs of  354.832mph and 346.939mph for an average  speed of 350.884mph.  "That's FAST".  Custom Bike Builders Keino and Paul Cox of  Indian Larry's Legacy were present to greet  fans, sell cool clothing and sign autographs.  The BOSS Stunt Show featuring Brandon and  Preston Landers inside the Ball of Steel  thrilled attendees.  There was an area for Big  Twin Customs and Custom Sportbike  "People's Choice Awards" where attendees  could vote on their favorite bike.  Winners  were picked after each show with a best of  show awarded at the seasons end.   And to  top it all off the debut of the $250,000  Custom Star Cruiser  "Nemesis" (middle  picture third row down) designed and built by  Broward Motorsports/BMS Choppers of  Davies Florida.   I can't go into all the vendors but to me there  was one that really stood out.  A three  wheeled vehicle called the T-REX.1400R.   With a 1352cc 4 cylinder engine it can propel  you to 0-100 km in 3.92 seconds.  It's a  pretty cool ride and could be the big new  choice in transportation.  www.go-t-rex.com  So, we had a great time as usual and the  traffic headed home didn't seem as bad.  I'm  looking forward to a full up-coming riding  season.  And after another long winter,  attending next years Cycle World's  International Motorcycle Show.