Patron Saint of Cyclists???????

Maggie said:

The guy who encouraged me to start riding a bike said that he
visits a little church in Italy where the patron Saint of Cyclists
resides.

http://bicycleaustin.info/saint.html

-km

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Oops, this one's better (I thought the last one was this one).

http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/mary0004.htm

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Quoted message said:

The guy who encouraged me to start riding a bike said that he
visits a little church in Italy where the patron Saint of Cyclists
resides. He said cyclists have their jersys and bicycles hanging in
the rafters of this church. Supposedly cyclists go there for
inspiration. He is an avid cyclist and great guy. He claims the church
is in Northern Italy and I forget what the Saints name is. Does
anyone know if this is true. Or is he just yanking my bicycle chain?
Peace and stuff

Yup - Madonna del Ghisallo I think (from dim recesses of the amoeba that is my
brain cell). There's a similar place in Spain too I think... ah yes.. France
too... Notre Dame des Cyclistes in France somewhere between Bordeaux & Lourdes.
& in Spain.. Nuestra Senora de something... down in the south I think.

Cheers, helen s

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On 30 Oct 2004 22:28:43 GMT, [email hidden]

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Quoted message said:

The guy who encouraged me to start riding a bike said that he
visits a little church in Italy where the patron Saint of Cyclists
resides. He said cyclists have their jersys and bicycles hanging in
the rafters of this church. Supposedly cyclists go there for
inspiration. He is an avid cyclist and great guy. He claims the church
is in Northern Italy and I forget what the Saints name is. Does
anyone know if this is true. Or is he just yanking my bicycle chain?
Peace and stuff

Yup - Madonna del Ghisallo I think (from dim recesses of the amoeba that is my
brain cell). There's a similar place in Spain too I think... ah yes.. France
too... Notre Dame des Cyclistes in France somewhere between Bordeaux & Lourdes.
& in Spain.. Nuestra Senora de something... down in the south I think.

Cheers, helen s

I've never been there but i remember recently seeing a series of
photos taken inside the chapel. There are all manner of bikes from
famous champions,italian and otherwise; Coppi's bike, bartali's, eddy
merckx, pink jerseys, yellow jerseys, medals, etc. In those photos you
could see Marco Pantani's yellow and pinks, Gianni Bugno's world champ
and italian champ jerseys, Favio casartelli's olympic jersey, mario
cipolini's jerseys. It was quite cool.

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Oops, this one's better (I thought the last one was this one).

http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/mary0004.htm

This one's pretty good: http://www.netcowork.it/artcult/madghis/ghise.htm.
Pop it into http://www.world.altavista.com to translate. I love machine
translations. It gives you sentences like these:

"Hour is in order to go in port also the Museum of the Cycling of flank to
the Sanctuary, that it will expose history, data and cimeli of the world of
the Cycling. The place is goal of numerous pilgrimages, contests sport and
manifestations."

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dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers said:

Yup - Madonna del Ghisallo I think (from dim recesses of

the amoeba

Quoted message said:

that is my brain cell). There's a similar place in Spain

too I

Quoted message said:

think... ah yes.. France too... Notre Dame des Cyclistes

in France

Quoted message said:

somewhere between Bordeaux & Lourdes. & in Spain.. Nuestra

Senora de

Quoted message said:

something... down in the south I think.

And I'd thought it was St. Velo d'Rome

[email hidden] (Maggie) wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

The guy who encouraged me to start riding a bike said that he
visits a little church in Italy where the patron Saint of Cyclists
resides. He said cyclists have their jersys and bicycles hanging in
the rafters of this church. Supposedly cyclists go there for
inspiration. He is an avid cyclist and great guy. He claims the church
is in Northern Italy and I forget what the Saints name is. Does
anyone know if this is true. Or is he just yanking my bicycle chain?
Peace and stuff

It must be. most Europeans are avid biker. They are not riding bike becuase
they can't afford a car. They believe bike can save up from enviromental
disaster. It's part of serving the nature for them to be avid biker.

On 30 Oct 2004 12:00:45 -0700, [email hidden] (Maggie)

Quoted message said:

The guy who encouraged me to start riding a bike said that he
visits a little church in Italy where the patron Saint of Cyclists
resides. He said cyclists have their jersys and bicycles hanging in
the rafters of this church. Supposedly cyclists go there for
inspiration. He is an avid cyclist and great guy. He claims the church
is in Northern Italy and I forget what the Saints name is. Does
anyone know if this is true. Or is he just yanking my bicycle chain?
Peace and stuff

The Saint is a Madonna, Madonna di Ghisallo in a small church in the
town of Magreglio, just a bit south of Bellagio in the Lago di Como
area.

Here is a picture of the Madonna that I took this summer:

http://www.cycle-tours.com/images/madonna-di-ghisallo.jpg

If you look carefully you will note a photo of Marco Pantani just in
front of the altar and to the left of center. This was a memorial as
I was there just after Pantani's death.

Here is an external photo of the church with my bike in front:

http://www.cycle-tours.com/images/tallerico-at-ghisallo.jpg

Note that the church is really quite small.

And finally, here is a photo of the bike ridden in the 1949 Tour de
France by Fausto Coppi, one of the many bikes on display in the small
chapel:

http://www.cycle-tours.com/images/coppi.jpg

If you look carefully you will note that the bike just behind it was
Eddie Merckxx' from 1977.

A new cycling museum is being constructed next to the church and once
it is completed all the cycling display stuff will be moved into the
museum building.

If you are in the Como area it is worth the trek up the hill for a
visit. The road up from Bellagio is a bit of a climb, 14% in part,
but not too bad; it is easier from the southern end. Here is the
elevation profile for the climb; the church is literally at the
highest point:

http://www.cycle-tours.com/images/profiles/ghisallo.jpg

- rick

Quoted message said:

It must be. most Europeans are avid biker.

Sadly, you are wrong. Generalising about Europeans is like generalising that
all Americans are like Dubya. Some countries have a very strong cycling
culture, others don't.

Cheers, helen s
(European)

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Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

The guy who encouraged me to start riding a bike said that he
visits a little church in Italy where the patron Saint of Cyclists
resides. He said cyclists have their jersys and bicycles hanging in
the rafters of this church. Supposedly cyclists go there for
inspiration. He is an avid cyclist and great guy. He claims the church
is in Northern Italy and I forget what the Saints name is. Does
anyone know if this is true. Or is he just yanking my bicycle chain?
Peace and stuff

Yup - Madonna del Ghisallo I think (from dim recesses of the amoeba that is my
brain cell). There's a similar place in Spain too I think... ah yes.. France
too... Notre Dame des Cyclistes in France somewhere between Bordeaux & Lourdes.& in Spain.. Nuestra Senora de something... down in the south I think.

Cheers, helen s

Thanks for all the great websites and info. I am glad the guy was not yanking my chain. He did a charity event where he rode 210 miles in one day. I thought that was amazing. He rode for handicapped children. (210 miles)....I can't even imagine it. But, I think riding ONE mile is amazing. ;-)

Peace and stuff
Maggie Mae Rose...aka Lin

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Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

The guy who encouraged me to start riding a bike said that he
visits a little church in Italy where the patron Saint of Cyclists
resides. He said cyclists have their jersys and bicycles hanging in
the rafters of this church. Supposedly cyclists go there for
inspiration. He is an avid cyclist and great guy. He claims the church
is in Northern Italy and I forget what the Saints name is. Does
anyone know if this is true. Or is he just yanking my bicycle chain?
Peace and stuff

Yup - Madonna del Ghisallo I think (from dim recesses of the amoeba that is my
brain cell). There's a similar place in Spain too I think... ah yes.. France
too... Notre Dame des Cyclistes in France somewhere between Bordeaux & Lourdes.& in Spain.. Nuestra Senora de something... down in the south I think.

Cheers, helen s

Thanks for all the great websites and info. I am glad the guy was not yanking my chain. He did a charity event where he rode 210 miles in one day. I thought that was amazing. He rode for handicapped children. (210 miles)....I can't even imagine it. But, I think riding ONE mile is amazing. ;-)

Peace and stuff
Maggie Mae Rose...aka Lin

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Rick Warner <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

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On 30 Oct 2004 12:00:45 -0700, [email hidden] (Maggie)

And finally, here is a photo of the bike ridden in the 1949 Tour de
France by Fausto Coppi, one of the many bikes on display in the small
chapel:

http://www.cycle-tours.com/images/coppi.jpg

Quoted message said:

If you are in the Como area it is worth the trek up the hill for a
visit. The road up from Bellagio is a bit of a climb, 14% in part,
but not too bad; it is easier from the southern end. Here is the
elevation profile for the climb; the church is literally at the
highest point:

http://www.cycle-tours.com/images/profiles/ghisallo.jpg

- rick

Those pictures are fabulous. I am planning a trip to Italy next
summer. In fact I am studying Italian. My teacher is from Palermo and
she teaches in Italy. We are not only studying the language but she is
also teaching us how to travel through Italy, places to see, what to
order, where to dine etc. I am going to bring the pictures to class
this week. Some class members may be very interested in seeing this
church when they go. I know a few are avid cyclists. One gentleman
spoke about his adventures on his bike when he traveled through
France. Thanks again for sharing the pics. Maybe by this summer I
will be a better cyclist. Ya never know!!!!!!
Peace and Stuff.

Rick Warner <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

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On 30 Oct 2004 12:00:45 -0700, [email hidden] (Maggie)

And finally, here is a photo of the bike ridden in the 1949 Tour de
France by Fausto Coppi, one of the many bikes on display in the small
chapel:

http://www.cycle-tours.com/images/coppi.jpg

Quoted message said:

If you are in the Como area it is worth the trek up the hill for a
visit. The road up from Bellagio is a bit of a climb, 14% in part,
but not too bad; it is easier from the southern end. Here is the
elevation profile for the climb; the church is literally at the
highest point:

http://www.cycle-tours.com/images/profiles/ghisallo.jpg

- rick

Those pictures are fabulous. I am planning a trip to Italy next
summer. In fact I am studying Italian. My teacher is from Palermo and
she teaches in Italy. We are not only studying the language but she is
also teaching us how to travel through Italy, places to see, what to
order, where to dine etc. I am going to bring the pictures to class
this week. Some class members may be very interested in seeing this
church when they go. I know a few are avid cyclists. One gentleman
spoke about his adventures on his bike when he traveled through
France. Thanks again for sharing the pics. Maybe by this summer I
will be a better cyclist. Ya never know!!!!!!
Peace and Stuff.

On 31 Oct 2004 08:52:26 -0800, [email hidden] (Maggie)

Quoted message said:

Those pictures are fabulous. I am planning a trip to Italy next
summer. In fact I am studying Italian. My teacher is from Palermo and
she teaches in Italy. We are not only studying the language but she is
also teaching us how to travel through Italy, places to see, what to
order, where to dine etc. I am going to bring the pictures to class
this week. Some class members may be very interested in seeing this
church when they go. I know a few are avid cyclists. One gentleman
spoke about his adventures on his bike when he traveled through
France. Thanks again for sharing the pics. Maybe by this summer I
will be a better cyclist. Ya never know!!!!!!

Thanks. Italy is truly an amazing place to tour, esp. by bicycle.
The culture is much more friendly to the cycle tourist or just the
cyclist than here in the states. Same is true in France, but my
experience there is more limited.

A little warning about Italy; it is truly diverse, so be ready for
surprises for which you class may not prepare you. For example, in
the northeastern part of the country your Italian will not do you much
good; the folks are more likely to speak German. The cuisine and
culture is different, too. Just stay flexible and enjoy the
experiences.

If you want to read a bit about our adventure this summer, my tour
comments are at:

http://www.cycle-tours.com/tours/summer2004/index.php

I have sprinkled in a few photos, but a better selection is on my SO's
page at:

http://www.secadvertising.com/Italy2004/

Some of our 2002 trip which included Tuscany is at

http://www.secadvertising.com/Italy2002/

Have fun in Italy!

- rick

Rick Warner <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

If you want to read a bit about our adventure this summer, my tour
comments are at:

http://www.cycle-tours.com/tours/summer2004/index.php

I have sprinkled in a few photos, but a better selection is on my SO's
page at:

http://www.secadvertising.com/Italy2004/

Some of our 2002 trip which included Tuscany is at

http://www.secadvertising.com/Italy2002/

Have fun in Italy!

- rick

This is fabulous....I have class tonight and I am going to print this
out and bring it in. I am sure everyone would love to see the
pictures and read about your trip. I am sure my teacher will enjoy it
as well. She speaks of Italia with a great passion. I can't wait to
go. I have been waiting all my life to take this trip.
Peace and Stuff.

Mike Kruger said:

dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers said:

Yup - Madonna del Ghisallo I think (from dim recesses of

the amoeba

Quoted message said:

that is my brain cell). There's a similar place in Spain

too I

Quoted message said:

think... ah yes.. France too... Notre Dame des Cyclistes

in France

Quoted message said:

somewhere between Bordeaux & Lourdes. & in Spain.. Nuestra

Senora de

Quoted message said:

something... down in the south I think.

And I'd thought it was St. Velo d'Rome

only for track cyclists !

Maggie said:

The guy who encouraged me to start riding a bike said that he
visits a little church in Italy where the patron Saint of Cyclists
resides. He said cyclists have their jersys and bicycles hanging in
the rafters of this church. Supposedly cyclists go there for
inspiration. He is an avid cyclist and great guy. He claims the church
is in Northern Italy and I forget what the Saints name is. Does
anyone know if this is true. Or is he just yanking my bicycle chain?
Peace and stuff

The gentleman was known "Veloccio", if I recall correctly. A prodigeous tourer and racer who would wear-out riders half his age. He was an early advocate of geared bicycles and proved gearing's advantages by pitting a woman on a geared bicycle against a seasoned (male)racer on a fixed-gear through a hilly part of france, she trounced the racer.

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