Museo della Bicicletta

Pesaro's Bicycle Museum presents racing bicycles and objects that document the city's cycling culture and the history of Italian road racing.

Why it matters

The collection connects Pesaro's identity as a cycling city with the design, sport and social history of the bicycle. Its focus on the Giro d'Italia and the women's Giro records the achievements of both male and female champions.

What to notice

The chronological collection includes racing bicycles associated with Costante Girardengo, Fausto Coppi, Gino Bartali, Francesco Moser and other champions. A section highlights women cyclists, including Fabiana Luperini. The machines show changes in materials and engineering from early steel frames to modern bicycle technology.

Context and history

The municipal museum opened in 2022 in Palazzo Gradari, with support from the Marche region and management by the Fondazione Pescheria. It grew from Pesaro's broader promotion of cycling as sport, transport and part of local culture. The collection has been described as a work in progress, with plans to expand its presentation in the future.