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Friday and Saturday Seminars and Lunch

On both Friday and Saturday, a light lunch is provided.  For each meal, there is a vegetarian option.  Soft drinks are included.  Alcohol is available from the museum’s cash bar which is located in the main seminar room.

2026 Schedule (subject to change)

As of late March 2026, this is the tentative schedule.  Times and days as well as the roster presenters is subject to change. 

Friday

11:45 to 12:30     Lunch

12:30 to 1:20      Jim Merz – legendary custom builder, machinist, and a guiding light of Specialized Bicycles. Topic TBD

1:30 to 2:20       Colnago – presentation led by Matt Gorski.  The history and significance of this legendary marque

2:40 to 3:45      Breakout sessions – choice of 2 among options including literature, wheel building, museum behind-the-scenes

4:00 to 4:50     Richard Bryne – Speedplay founder, inventor, visionary and passionate vintage collector.  Topic TBD

Saturday

11:45 to 12:30    Lunch

12:30 to 1:15     Keith Larson – The history of Pogliaghi bicycles.  Keith is the administer of the Poglighi R.S.C registry 

1:30 to 2:00      Maynard Hershon – popular cycling author, will read from his new book which is available for pre-purchase

2:15 to 3:20      Breakout sessions – choice of 2 among options including literature, wheel building, museum behind-the-scenes

3:40 to 4:40    Richard Schwinn – “The Story Behind the Story”  

Saturday Night Banquet – tentative time 7PM to 9PM – after hours till 10:30

Introductions and acknowledgements – including a special recognition of Jeffrey Bock and his amazing machines

An update from Doug Fattic on his work in Ukraine

A few words about the passion and the pursuit of performance by the Duesenberg brothers

After the banquet, the museum will remain open until roughly 10:30 for folks who wish to wander the museum.  For many, this is the best chance to explore the museum with friends at a relaxed pace.