Bike Racing Trophies and Medals
Besides racing a bike to win bragging rights or cash, cyclists have been going for the gold (medal) for decades. Check out the ornate, beautiful, and weird cycling trophies that we have in our museum. Art deco masterpieces from the early twentieth century. The engraved milk jug from the first womens’ pro world cup race. Gold medals from a time when gold was actually used to make them. The plywood, yes, plywood trophies that Zach took away from the U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross…