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Below, I've pasted the details of an event I learned about from the Italian Institute of Culture. Hopefully it's of interest to some of you who may be in the area.
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Event date: From June 11 2026, 17:30 To July 16 2026, 16:00 (Local time) Place: Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh, Italy House, 20-22 East London St, EH7 4BQ For a fee: No
The bicycle, more than any other object, represents the perfect fusion of ingenuity, elegance and passion, values deeply rooted in Italian culture. The Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh is proud to present a temporary exhibition that aims to recount the history and identity of Italian cycling.
The free exhibition, which will run from 11th June – 16th July, features 12 significant bicycles, including 6 historic models from the Madonna del Ghisallo Cycling Museum Collection. Also 6 models on loan from Italian companies that have shaped the history of cycling.
Among the bicycles on display will be an early 20th-century Bianchi racing bike with a block brake and a Legnano bike ridden by Gino Bartali in the 1938 Tour de France.
The Madonna del Ghisallo Cycling Museum was opened in 2006 and is located in Magreglio (Como), next to the sanctuary of the same name dedicated to the Madonna del Ghisallo, who was proclaimed Patron Saint of Cyclists by Pope Pius XII in 1949. It was strongly championed by Fiorenzo Magni, a great champion of Italian cycling, with the aim of creating a place to commemorate and celebrate cycling in all its forms. The museum houses an extraordinary collection of bicycles, jerseys, trophies and historical documents, which belonged to the greatest figures in world cycling. More than just a museum, the Ghisallo stands as a symbol of Italian sporting culture, bringing together history, technology, faith and passion in a place that is iconic for all cycling enthusiasts.
On the evening of the opening of the exhibition on 11th June at 5:30pm, there will be a guided bike ride to the Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh for a special free preview event, get tickets here, organised in collaboration with the Edinburgh Festival of Cycling.
The exhibition will be opened by Marino Vigna, an Italian retired cyclist who won a gold medal in the team pursuit at the 1960 Rome Olympics.
If you are not biking to the event with the Edinburgh Festival of Cycling, you will still be able to join if there are any remaining spaces. If you wish to join the waiting list, please email rsvp.iicedimburgo@esteri.it (please include the full names of all the guests in your party). We will be able to let you know if your space is confirmed on Friday, 5th June.
For those wishing to attend the exhibition on the following days/weeks the procedure is instead to write an email to: rsvp.iicedimburgo@esteri.it (please include the full names of all the guests in your party). This event is free, however, booking in advance is required.
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Event date: From June 11 2026, 17:30 To July 16 2026, 16:00 (Local time) Place: Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh, Italy House, 20-22 East London St, EH7 4BQ For a fee: No
The bicycle, more than any other object, represents the perfect fusion of ingenuity, elegance and passion, values deeply rooted in Italian culture. The Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh is proud to present a temporary exhibition that aims to recount the history and identity of Italian cycling.
The free exhibition, which will run from 11th June – 16th July, features 12 significant bicycles, including 6 historic models from the Madonna del Ghisallo Cycling Museum Collection. Also 6 models on loan from Italian companies that have shaped the history of cycling.
Among the bicycles on display will be an early 20th-century Bianchi racing bike with a block brake and a Legnano bike ridden by Gino Bartali in the 1938 Tour de France.
The Madonna del Ghisallo Cycling Museum was opened in 2006 and is located in Magreglio (Como), next to the sanctuary of the same name dedicated to the Madonna del Ghisallo, who was proclaimed Patron Saint of Cyclists by Pope Pius XII in 1949. It was strongly championed by Fiorenzo Magni, a great champion of Italian cycling, with the aim of creating a place to commemorate and celebrate cycling in all its forms. The museum houses an extraordinary collection of bicycles, jerseys, trophies and historical documents, which belonged to the greatest figures in world cycling. More than just a museum, the Ghisallo stands as a symbol of Italian sporting culture, bringing together history, technology, faith and passion in a place that is iconic for all cycling enthusiasts.
On the evening of the opening of the exhibition on 11th June at 5:30pm, there will be a guided bike ride to the Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh for a special free preview event, get tickets here, organised in collaboration with the Edinburgh Festival of Cycling.
The exhibition will be opened by Marino Vigna, an Italian retired cyclist who won a gold medal in the team pursuit at the 1960 Rome Olympics.
If you are not biking to the event with the Edinburgh Festival of Cycling, you will still be able to join if there are any remaining spaces. If you wish to join the waiting list, please email rsvp.iicedimburgo@esteri.it (please include the full names of all the guests in your party). We will be able to let you know if your space is confirmed on Friday, 5th June.
For those wishing to attend the exhibition on the following days/weeks the procedure is instead to write an email to: rsvp.iicedimburgo@esteri.it (please include the full names of all the guests in your party). This event is free, however, booking in advance is required.
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