On the evening of the opening of the Italian Icons exhibition on 11th June, there will led ride to the Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh for a special free preview,

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.

By joining this lead ride, you will get access to the special free preview, refreshments and secure bike parking at the Italian Institute of Culture. For more details about the exhibition, see here.

Contact the host of Italian Icons