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Lonigo (VI)
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Cittadella (PD)
Cesiomaggiore (BL)
Trento
Follina (TV)
Rovigo
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Provinces: BL Belluno • PD Padova • RO Rovigo • TN Trento • TV Treviso • VI Vicenza
The Historic Museum of the Bicycle in Cesiomaggiore, "The Town of Cycling," is a must for any aficionado of the sport. It's the brainchild of the late Sergio Sanvido, a racer in his youth, then framebuilder, restorer, and passionate collector. He origininally housed his collection in the basement of his shop, which my friend Ivana and I visited many, many years ago. He decided that he wanted to donate it to the town, if they could find a place to house it. They remodeled the attic of the elementary school to create an appealing, attractive little museum. The grand opening of an exhitit room dedicated to Marco Pantani was attended by cycling luminaries like Francesco Moser, as well as the parents of Pantani himself.
It was also Signor Sanvido's idea to name the town streets after famous cyclists such as Coppi and Bartal, as well as illustrious personages like legendary Giro director Vincenzo Torriani. Sanvido paid for the all the signage himself. It was due to his influence that the San Vito di Cadore-Vedelago stage of the 2012 Giro passed through the little town, a source of great joy, pride, and celebration for the inhabitants. The Sanvido Classic vintage ride is held in his honor.
CYCLING MUSEUM
Please note: Due to Covid 19 restrictions, it is necessary to make a reservation for your visit.
Hours and contact into are on the website.