| Being a pioneer in the bike and cycle trade industry, | | | | Europe. Yet in 1997, Bottecchia was acquired by the |
| Bottecchia has developed ground breaking technology | | | | Turato family who has had two generations of history |
| molded to both of its racing and transport model bikes. | | | | in bike manufacture - the Cicli Esperia. In 2006, the |
| Bottecchia cycles are not only classy pieces of kit but | | | | group sells over 50,000 bikes throughout Europe and |
| also well designed with very good equipment at a very | | | | looks to expand outside of Europe considering the US, |
| reasonable price. The technology behind every bike is | | | | Asia and the Pacific. If truth be told, there are already |
| taken from the concept of revolutionary practices with | | | | over 50,000 bikes that were sold in Europe at that |
| the rider and his/her environment in mind. Thanks to its | | | | point. It was also, in 2006 when the cycles assign |
| know-how, combining tradition and advanced | | | | exclusive distributors in Australia and New Zealand. |
| technology, the company's purpose is to be also in the | | | | Today, the company produces around 70 models in |
| new millennium a point of reference for the cycling | | | | order to meet every kind of demand, and its earnings |
| sector. | | | | increases year by year. |
| It all began when Ottavio Bottecchia began working | | | | Over the many decades, these bikes have a particular |
| with Teodoo Carnielli and starts manufacturing racing | | | | importance in the history of cycling. The experience |
| bikes, making use of his knowledge he acquired from | | | | gained through these years helped the company to |
| the Tour de France in 1926. In 1930, after Bottecchia's | | | | develop innovative technology for cycling professionals |
| death, the Carnielli family takes the business forward | | | | and casual riders alike. The group's bike technology |
| and makes Bottecchia a well-known bike brand name | | | | now presents a collection of more than 40 models: |
| in Europe, and exporting to the US with great success. | | | | racing bikes, mountain bikes, "verde natura" and "city" |
| On the whole, the business expanded under the | | | | line, super light and junior bikes. New and upcoming |
| Carnielli family. Throughout the years, the small Carnielli | | | | models includes stunning designs perfect for racing, flat |
| workshop gradually develops into an industry. And | | | | bar, city living and mountain bikes. |
| there are around 100 workers who build Bottecchia | | | | In conclusion, the company's aim is to introduce new |
| bikes between 1930 and 1940. At the end of the | | | | interesting ideas in cycling, with flair, exceptional bicycle |
| sixties, the old Teodoro passes on the baton to his | | | | design, passion and meet every emerging demands |
| sons Guido and Mario. In 1973, the world's first folding | | | | for road and off road bike experience. |
| bike was produced and it was very successful in | | | | |