The Lumini Vintage Vélo Classic, Byron Bay's first vintage bike ride event of its kind, powered through two perfect days in collaboration with the Byron Bay Cycle Club.
This fusion of vintage bicycles Byron Bay style and Lumini Collections' mid-century modern furniture world drew passionate collectors, riders, and design lovers to celebrate heritage on wheels.
Gala Night Glory: Toasting Triple Gold Hero Rachel Pearson
Saturday's gala night at Lumini Collections set the tone with pure elegance, mid-century modern surrounds, flowing drinks, and electric atmosphere.
We raised glasses to Rachel Pearson's stunning triple gold at the recent Road Nationals, honouring her as a Byron Bay cycling icon.
Laughter, live tunes, amazing food and shared passion made it the perfect kickoff.
Ideal Weather and a 65km Hinterland Adventure
Sunday dawned with continued perfect cycling weather: partially cloudy and gentle breezes.
At the Cavanbah Centre, 20 "pioneers", some decked in retro kit on gleaming vintage steeds, launched a breathtaking 65km route through Byron Bay hinterlands.
Twisting past farms, eucalyptus groves, and coastal vistas, the ride embodied the free-spirited essence of vintage cycling culture.
Riders swapped stories of rare frames and restoration tales, forging bonds that echoed Lumini's curation of timeless Italian design pieces.
Post-Ride Buzz: Bike Swap, Coffee, and Community Vibes
Riders returned to a buzzing swap, buy, sell-all-things bike market.
Vintage parts, custom builds, and collector gems flew off tables amid lively haggling.
D-grade Cafe nailed it with aromatic coffee roasts and gourmet sandwiches, fuel for deals and dreams.
Volunteers shone here, managing the flow with smiles and efficiency, turning chaos into community magic.
Shoutouts to Our Vintage Vélo Heroes
None of this happens without you!
Endless gratitude to Peppe Pizza for the sizzling wood-fired oven, Bay Pizza Lab for pizzas that stole the show (pro tip: their "Hot Honey" Salami, ricotta and honey is legendary), and Paolo Pedrini for photography that immortalises every pedal stroke.
To every attendee and our powerhouse volunteers: your support pedaled this event to victory!
browse our vintage bikes collection, or visit our showroom for a test ride with one of our steeler.
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We have a large selection of unique pieces, restored by artisans to live in your home for many more generations to come.
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