ABOUT US

I am a bicycle lover - I like to ride, I like to repair, I like the beauty of bicycles, energy, history. I have collected this collection for 20 years, traveled all over Latvia, met many people, learned the story of each bicycle. Some wheels have come to me in incredibly good condition considering their age. Some, in fact, the greater number, have been well ravaged by the ravages of time. I have gotten to know each of them, studied them, learned something new and tried to highlight them. And I have been very surprised and surprised by the beauty in the details - how beautiful things people were able to create 100 and more years ago - bells, seats, lamps, decals and the wheels themselves in general. I am a bicycle lover with heart and soul, and I want to show you this unique collection of old bicycles, which tells an exciting story about Latvian history and technological development. I invite you to an exciting journey through time! By visiting the Līgatne bicycle museum, you will be able to:

• Get to know the history of bicycles in Latvia: Learn about the development of bicycles in Latvia from the very beginnings to the present day. • View a unique collection: Our museum has an extensive collection of various bicycles that have been carefully restored and preserved. • Be inspired by the details: Marvel at the beauty of vintage bikes and the craftsmanship with which they are made. Learn interesting stories: Each bicycle is like a time capsule, which stores fascinating stories about its owners and their time inside. I want to: • Preserve and popularize Latvian bicycle history. • To inspire people to be passionate about bicycles and an active lifestyle. • Promote awareness of sustainable mobility.

The Bicycle Museum in Līgatne is a place where the past and the present meet. The outstanding Latvian historian Professor Edgars Dunsdorf once said: "He who studies history blesses the future. "

Come and see foryourself !

Mārtiņš