Weyler Cycle Museum – 200 Years of Bicycles

The Weyler Cycle Museum is a treat for anyone interested in the history of cycling.

Following my recent article on the great cyclist Eddy Merckx, I am continuing the biking theme with a visit to the Weyler Cycle Museum.

Located in Weyler, not far from Arlon, the Weyler Cycle Museum displays a collection of more than 200 bikes. By following their development you can retrace the history of the bicycle from its early origins to modern-day racers.

A visit to the museum has to be reserved in advance. For this you get a 90-minute guided tour (in French).

It starts with a 30-minute film that describes the stages of the evolution of the bicycle. Then you are guided through the exhibitions, item by item. They are grouped by historical theme, from 1819 to the present day. You’ll see examples of types of utility bicycles, bicycles with special systems (universal joints, special derailleurs), children’s bicycles, tandems, bakers’ bikes, postmen’s bikes, butchers’ bikes … you name it, you can probably find one at the Weyler Cycle Museum.

The Museum also contains a collection of tax plates from 1895 to 1991, a collection of board games on the theme of the bicycle, and around twenty mannequins in period clothing.

The museum is the creation of Philippe Tibesar, who has always been passionate about bicycles since he first sat on a saddle as a toddler. He speaks with great enthusiasm and boundless energy.

More information from Weyler Cycle Museum.

Denzil Walton

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