Registration is expected to open in early 2027
Classic Bicycles Auburn 2026 was a great success – folks had a wonderful time and the show’s attendance grew compared with the 2022 & 2024 editions. We’ve heard more 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 bringing it back! Thanks to a new team of volunteers, folks will be able to again have the opportunity to enjoy wonderful vintage lightweights in what is perhaps the finest venue on the globe for this kind of event.
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”
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 “muscle” bicycles (krates, Stingrays, BMX, etc) have appeal, they are not appropriate at this event.
Seminars
Presenters include: TBD
The 2022, 2024 & 2026 seminars were a huge success! For 2027 we plan to build on that success and create an amazing program that you’re sure to enjoy!
While not finalized, we once again expect some of the world’s finest frame-builders and leading vintage bicycle experts will share, inspire and educate. Part of the seminar schedule includes time for breakout sessions. These sessions will let attendees choose topics closely aligned with their interests. An option for the breakout sessions will include behind-the-scenes visits and insights with Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum staff.
On both days, a casual lunch will be provided. At various times during lunch and the presentations, the museum will operate a cash bar.
Scheduling of the bicycle show and swap meet is under discussion.
Swap Meet
Our Sponsors
Please email: classicbicyclesauburn@gmail.comif you or your company may be interested in sponsoring the event in 2027.
Our generous Sponsors for 2026 are noted below:
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, 2024 & 2026 events, 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.