I enjoyed this visit. It is small and quaint but the avid cyclist will appreciate it. I think it moved here from another state recently... there are old and donated bikes from a variety of riders. There are movie clips. It was a fun history. Me and my husband loved/ love bike racing. Interesting though very low key. Cool ancient bikes. Davis is a good place for it. Hope it keeps alive and gets an upgrade! Really enjoyed it along with my farmers market day!
Excellent museum! The bike collection is incredible! This is a must see if you are in Davis. The facility also houses the Bicycle Hall of Fame; if you have any interest in the sport and desire to learn about the women and men who succeeded in bike racing at the highest levels (and usually with no great financial support!), you must visit this museum. Plus, there is one of Major Taylors bikes displayed here. Major Taylor was, at one time, the highest paid athlete in the USA-higher than professional baseball players! Go get your bike history on!
The United States Bicycling Hall of Fame, located in Davis, California, is a private 501c3 non-profit organization formed to preserve and promote the sport of cycling. The organization was founded in 1986 in Somerville, New Jersey and has inducted cyclists who have achieved tremendous success in racing or have enhanced the sport since 1987. It has operated a museum in Davis since 2009. The hall was formerly located in Somerville, New Jersey. The Hall announced in April 2009 that it would move to Davis. The grand opening of the new downtown Davis facility was on April 24, 2010. The hall of fame joined a collection of historic bicycles that were already located in Davis. Davis has an extensive bicycling infrastructure, culture and legacy. It replaced the 3rd and B teens center, which was a slightly controversial move among the teenage population of Davis, but many of its functions, such as dances, were moved to the Veterans Memorial Center. The Hall of Fame is located on the top floor of the building and includes the bicycles of Major Taylor and Frank Louis Kramer as well as a championship sash and medals from Frank Kramer. The main floor of the museum includes topical exhibits. In 2010, there was an exhibit about the Tour of California and a display about Greg LeMond. The basement includes an extensive display of historic bicycles that includes Draisine and Velocipede models. The display also includes landmark bicycles from the 1950s through the present that illustrate the rapid recent evolution of the bicycle.
Love to explore this place. Highlights nation’s bicycle history and great American cyclers.
We did an after hours tour (fee involved) w a local scout troop. Bob and John split the group and did a great job w kids from 9ish to 17 plus parents. Neat place and lots of local and national history. A limited amt of hands on material; lots of memorabilia and super cool bikes, trikes and predecessors.
Interesting bicycles,nice people. And my name is in there, if you jumble some letters around.
The Hall of Fame has some amazing examples of bikes from the past.
All kinds of cool stuff to see - best of all is one of *Major Taylor*s racing bikes, lovingly restored & beautifully displayed, on the top floor.
Cool place for cycling enthusiast. Some great pieces of USA cycling
Woah, i had no idea this place existed, im sure it deserves all 5 stars
Great place to visit
If you are in Davis (bike city of USA), this is a place you should visit. Great collection of history.
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Awesome
Cycling. History. Whats not to like.
If youre a fan of bicycle racing, this is your place! Or if you want to use the restroom during the farmers market.