La Madonna del Ghisallo - patron saint of cycling

The Italian love of cycling, religion and style come together at the chapel of La Madonna del Ghisallo on Lake Como, Italy. Grateful competitive cyclists have for years been offering bikes and other artefacts to the church. The little chapel became overrun and a large modern museum of cycling was built nearby.

Both are worth a visit by anyone who loves cycling or Italian style. The bikes and colourful team jerseys are rather haphazardly shown, but the amateur nature of the displays adds to the charm. Names such as Coppi, Fondriest, Bianchi, Colnago, Pantani, Gimondi etc will resonate with any lover of the sport.

All photos Grey Fox