Bottecchia’s Recent History

An insight into everyone’s favorite Italian bike company thanks to online European Union documents

 

 

While still awaiting my inquiry about the possibility of visiting Bottecchia’s site in Cavarzere, my curiosity (and the power of Google) led me to some informative material from the EU.

From the Official Journal of the European Union 10.08.2005, Commission Notice concerning parties exempted, pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 88/97 on the authorisation of the exemption on imports of certain bicycle parts originating in the People’s Republic of China from the extension by Council Regulation (EC) No 71/97 of the anti-dumping duty imposed by Council Regulation (EEC) No 2474/93, and maintained by Council Regulation (EC) No 1524/2000: changes in the company name and registered seat of exempted companies.

What we discover here is that our bike building heroes underwent a series of address changes in the immediate period before settling in Cavarzese: “by Commission Notice of 22 April 2004 [...] references to Bottecchia Cicli Srl, Via dell’Industria 7, I-35028 Piove di Sacco (PD), were changed into Bottecchia Cicli Srl, Via Matteotti 26, I-35020 Arzergrande (PD). [...] Bottecchia Cicli Srl has informed the Commission that the legal address of the company has changed from Via Matteotti 26, I-35020 Arzergrande (PD) to Viale Enzo Ferrari, 15/17, I-30014 Cavarzere (VE).“

Here to stay

The Center of Italian Cycling Excellence

Viale Enzo Ferrari, Cavarzere (VE) Italy

The small street home to Bottecchia and 4 other major bicycle manufacturers

The only question is how can such major operations be run out of such small spaces?

See satellite photos of the actual buildings courtesy of Google Earth: 

1. Via Ferrari Enzo, 17, 30014 Cavarzere (VE), Italy, the site of Cicli Bottecchia: View Larger Map

2. Across the street, Viale Enzo Ferrari, 10/12 – 30014 Cavarzere (VE) Italy, the site of Cicli Esperia, Fondriest, Torpado, and 4US: View Larger Map

Enzo Ferrari – his legacy of speed continues on 2 wheels

As it happens, I’m going to be in the area on business in the near future and I’m going to try and organize a factory tour to see where my beloved Bottecchias are built. Wish me luck. I will report back when my heroes on Viale Enzo Ferrari respond.

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But it’s not just Eaton’s I love: another fave is ace super Italian bike maker Bottecchia! A company that has always distinguished itself for the quality of its products and the integrity of its road cycling designs. Bottecchia is not just a name available on the cheap at a bankruptcy auction, it is a LEGEND!

Intense activity at the Bottecchia factory. Note the high performance racing bikes on the assembly line below.

When you want the very best, choose Bottecchia BS:

Finally, the guiding spirit of this blog will be former Toronto Maple Leafs legend Bill Root who will be ever famous for appearing as a colour commentator of the Leaf radio broadcasts AFTER he was traded to St Louis (and, surprisingly, not being required to start any games for them). His insights like “The Leafs need more quality on defence” will live forever…

Bill Root and Jeff Hackett as children

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