The World’s Largest Bicycle Museum and Shop Is Right Here In Pittsburgh And You’ll Want To Visit
By Beth Price-Williams|Published January 30, 2018
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Pittsburgh’s got an assortment of eclectic museums. Learn about Andy Warhol’s life and works at the Andy Warhol Museum. Climb aboard an authentic World War II submarine at the Carnegie Science Center. And, discover a vibrant collection of vintage bicycles at Bicycle Heaven, the world’s largest bicycle museum and shop.
Whether you're in the mood to explore a unique museum or you're on the hunt for a part for your bike, Bicycle Heaven's the place for you.
Undoubtedly one of Pittsburgh's most unique museums, Bicycle Heaven debuted in 1996. It originally served as a repair shop while founders Craig and Mindy Moore, also collected vintage bikes and sold used bicycles.
Among the 4,000 vintage and new bikes at Bicycle Heaven are 17 Bowden Spacelanders, the first fiberglass bike ever produced. Only about 30 of those bikes exist in the world, including the 17 in Pittsburgh.
Commemorate your visit to Bicycle Heaven, a non-profit, with such memorabilia as t-shirts and sweatshirts. Bring your bike in for repair or find the perfect vintage or new accessories for your ride.
Love biking the Burgh? Join one of the events that Bicycle Heaven hosts throughout the year. The Bicycle Heaven Ride, for example, is set for June 9-10, 2018. The day features a 15 mile easy ride around the Burgh, a bike show, and a swap meet.
Have you been to the world’s largest bicycle shop and museum? What did you think of it? Share below! Click here to read about the 10 museums in the Burgh you really must visit.
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