“Quel naso triste come una salita, quegli occhi allegri da italiano in gita” [The nose, as sad as a slope, the eyes, as cheerful as an Italian on a trip, ed.] – with these words, the Italian singer Paolo Conte described a hero, a symbol in Italy of the 40s and 50s: Gino Bartali. Nowadays, he would be called a superstar.
A superb climber – his strength lay in the mountain stages – whose greatest achievements included two Tour de France victories, three Giro d'Italia wins, and seven King of the Mountains titles within the Giro , he often showcased his skills, particularly in Trentino. To mark his 100th birthday, Trentino is dedicating an exhibition to him: “Tutti in Zella! Sulle strade e nei campi, storie di biciclette e di Gino Bartali” [Firmly in the Saddle... On the Roads and in the Fields, the Story of the Bicycle and of Gino Bartali], which will take place from April 30 to June 15, 2014, at the MUSE Science Museum in Trento.
Part of this exhibition is dedicated to the Trentino cycle paths, which fits in well with the permanent exhibition of the MUSE - a museum that, through didactic activities, dissemination of knowledge and a daily routine in the spirit of sustainability, spreads attention to the themes of environmental protection and alternative mobility want.