Classic Bicycles Auburn 2024 was a great success – folks had a wonderful time and the show’s attendance grew compared with the 2022 edition. After 2026 we may organize a show closer to Boulder or another larger population center. But we also keep hearing folks say “I want to attend the next Classic Bicycles Auburn”. Since our logistics for a show in Auburn are so nicely dialed in, and since many folks like the show at it’s current size, we’re doing one more! It will be the last chance for folks to enjoy wonderful vintage lightweights in what is perhaps the finest venue on the globe for this kind of event.
This website is still being updated – currently it reflects 2024 specifics
Check back later this month (late January 2026) for updated details
Registration is Now Open! – Click Here
Information for Attendees
To attend the big show and swap on Sunday, you do not need to register – you just pay regular museum admission starting at 9am when you arrive on Sunday June 9th
To contact us with questions/comments or for more info please email classicbicyclesauburn@gmail.com
Celebrate!
Vintage Lightweight Bicycles at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg
Auburn Indiana
A three-day celebration of vintage lightweight bicycles at the prestigious Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum. Enjoy seminars, food, and a bicycle display and swap meet.
The focus of Classic Bicycles Auburn is on vintage lightweight bicycles. These bicycles are special as they represent the intersection of engineering excellence, craftsmanship, and elegance. These are the traits that define the most sought after automobiles of the 1920’s and 1930’s.
Modern handcrafted custom bicycles that embody these characteristics are welcome, as are pre-suspension mountain bikes; especially those made of steel.
The museum is housed in the original headquarters of the Auburn motorcar company. It’s stunning art deco main floor served as the corporate dealer showroom for Auburn, Cord, and Duesenberg motorcars. It is easily accessible from many eastern and midwestern population centers.
“You will come to see the bicycles and the amazing motorcars, but your best memories will be of the people you spend time with”
Registration to display a bicycle will open in April – Check back for updates
On Sunday, in the ballroom under the same roof as the worlds greatest motorcars, a dazzling array of the worlds most beautiful and technically advanced-for-their-age bicycles will be brought together. The main focus is lightweight racing and touring bicycles from the 1930’s through mid 1980’s. Modern custom built bicycles (with an emphasis on steel) will also be on display.
High-performance, non-suspension mountain bikes of the period are also invited as are antique bicycles (especially those from the 1920’s and 1930’s). While balloon and krate bicycles have appeal, they are not appropriate at this event.
While the organizers will pre-screen bicycles entered into the show for appropriateness, early registrants for the weekend’s other events should be able to enter at least one bicycle into the show. The organizers want bicycle entry to be fun and to give each participant the chance to show of their favorite ride! So register early!
Seminars
The 2022 and 2024 seminars were a huge success! For 2026 we’ll build on that success and create an amazing program that you’re sure to enjoy!
On Friday & Saturday some of the world’s finest framebuilders and leading vintage bicycle experts will share, inspire, and educate. Additionally, special guests who’s knowledge bridges both the bicycle and automotive fields will share their knowledge.
On both days, a casual lunch will be provided. At various times during lunch and the presentations, the museum will operate a cash bar.
Click Here for the Seminar Schedule(not updated)
On Sunday, while the bicycle show is taking place, there will be swap tables set up along the periphery of the show area and also in some indoor areas adjacent to the ballroom.
For 2026, indoor swap space is fully allocated, although more indoor space is expected to become available later in the registration process.
Outdoor vendor space will be available in the expansive parking lot across from the museum. For a nominal fee, you can have a table or park a truck with your vintage bicycle related goods. While this area is “away from the action”, If enough vendors take advantage, this will create another nexus of activity. Let’s make it a success!
Swap Meet
The Venue
The museum’s lovely banquet space is housed in the original headquarters of the Auburn motorcar company. It’s stunning art deco main floor served as the corporate dealer showroom for Auburn, Cord, and Duesenberg motorcars. It is easily accessible from many eastern and midwestern population centers.
At the 2022 event, folks who were not “car people” were nonetheless captivated by the stunning building and displays. An added bonus is the warm and welcoming museum staff.