
Atlante Colnago (Colnago Atlas) weaves together sporting heritage, technical innovation, and personal storytelling to capture the true soul of one of the most important brands in the history of cycling.
It is not just a celebratory book, nor a conventional collection of dates and victories, but a rich, collective narrative that retraces 70 years of Colnago’s journey through the voices of its key protagonists—those who experienced these achievements up close. A comprehensive volume featuring detailed profiles and photographs of over 50 bicycles, showcasing some of the most iconic Colnago models, from the Freccia to the brand-new C72.

- Limited edition of 2000 copies
- 480 pages
- 24 stories
- 52 iconic models with technical sheets
- Over 300 archival photographs
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- Dimensions: 25 × 34.5 cm
- Language: English (with sections in Italian, Spanish, French, Flemish)
- Hardcover
- Custom faux silk slipcase
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| Atlas Colnago – Geography of a Brand is the first editorial project by Colnago Cultura, the platform created in Cambiago to preserve and narrate the brand’s heritage through books, films, and exhibitions. A collective narrative spanning 70 years of history through the voices of its protagonists.
A volume that brings together sporting memory, technical innovation, and personal storytelling, recounting the evolution of the brand from its origins to the contemporary era.
With forewords by Eddy Merckx, Melissa Moncada, and Nicola Rosin. Edited by Federico Meda and Alessandro Turci, with contributions from international journalists and photographers such as Daniel Friebe, Marco Pastonesi, Hugo Coorevits, Raymond Kerckhoffs, Rupert Guinness, Carlos Arribas, Matt Rendell, Giulia De Maio, Jean-François Quenet, Yuzuru Sunada, and Philippe Brunel. |
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