The Great History of Cycling on Display at Longarone's Villaggio in Rosa

The great history of cycling at Longarone's Villaggio in Rosa

A curated exhibition of rare bicycles and historic jerseys will be on display at Longarone Fiere Dolomiti as part of the Villaggio in Rosa for the Giro d'Italia stages in the Belluno area. The show brings together private and museum collections dedicated to cycling, offering a concise technical and historical itinerary.

Where and when: the exhibition opens on the afternoon of May 25 with an inauguration at 19:00 at Longarone Fiere Dolomiti, set up within the Villaggio in Rosa for the Giro days.

Highlights:

• Bicycles from the Ernesto Colnago Collection, showcasing legendary models that reflect 75 years of technical and design innovation.
• Significant pieces from the Bicycle Museum of Cesiomaggiore, including racing bikes and collectible models.
• Exclusive jerseys and garments by Manifattura Valcismon, long-time maker of the Giro d'Italia’s maglia rosa.
• Notable exhibits: the bike Paolo Bettini rode to victory in Liège–Bastogne–Liège 2002; Rasmussen's 2007 Tour de France bike; bicycles used by Freddy Maertens and Jaroslav Popovyc (Giro 2003).
• Collectible and technical prototypes: Colnago Master Crono Del Tongo (1987–88), the 4.8 kg CX1, Colnago Ferrari models and the time-trial test bike used in the wind tunnel.
• Apparel section with vintage jerseys, a National Team jersey and contemporary pieces such as Remco Evenepoel's world champion jersey and a Soudal Quick-Step shirt.

Visitor information: the exhibition is designed for enthusiasts and collectors but is accessible to curious visitors as well. It offers a close look at technical evolution, materials and historic garments that shaped professional cycling.

For practical details and opening times, check Longarone Fiere Dolomiti's official channels or the Villaggio in Rosa information points.