Gabriele from Modica: a bike journey from Campania to Sicily

When passion for cycling meets Italian craftsmanship, stories like that of Gabriele from Modica are born. After choosing a Forgione handcrafted bicycle made to measure with Columbus steel tubing, Gabriele came in person to collect it… but his journey didn’t stop there.

Vincenzo Forgione met him at the Avellino railway station for the delivery. After sharing a coffee and a friendly chat, Gabriele loaded his travel bags onto the new bike, got in the saddle, and started his ride back to Sicily — pedaling all the way!

“Great Vincenzo Forgione — a friend, but above all, an artist in crafting our bicycles... Thank you ❤️”

A simple yet meaningful message that captures the spirit of those who choose a Forgione custom steel frame: not just a technical product, but a true travel companion with a soul. Vincenzo replied with heartfelt gratitude:

“Thank you, Gabriele — and thanks to all the ‘special’ people like you who have trusted me and motivate me to keep going.”

Gabriele’s bicycle is a unique creation, entirely handmade in the Forgione Telai workshop in Gesualdo, using Silver Fillet Brazed joints and obsessive attention to detail. His journey from Campania to Sicily is living proof of the quality and reliability of an Italian handcrafted steel frame built to last a lifetime.

Gabriele and Vincenzo at Avellino station with the new Forgione bicycle and travel bags ready for the trip
Gabriele and Vincenzo at Avellino station with the new Forgione bicycle and travel bags ready for the trip.
Vincenzo Forgione working in the workshop during the creation of Gabriele’s handmade steel frame
Vincenzo Forgione working in the workshop during the creation of Gabriele’s handmade steel frame.
Details of Gabriele’s Forgione steel frame just assembled
Details of Gabriele’s Forgione steel frame just assembled.
Side view of Gabriele’s Forgione Lupo Irpino handcrafted bicycle
Side view of Gabriele’s Forgione Lupo Irpino handcrafted bicycle.
Close-up of the full carbon fork and Forgione handmade details
Close-up of the full carbon fork and Forgione handmade details.
Oblique view of the Forgione steel frame with logo on the down tube
Forgione Telai logo on the down tube of the steel frame.
Gabriele riding toward Sicily with his Forgione handmade bicycle
Gabriele riding toward Sicily with his Forgione handmade bicycle.
One of Gabriele’s stops along the Italian coast during his ride
One of Gabriele’s stops along the Italian coast during his ride.
Panoramic view along the road traveled by Gabriele on his Forgione bike
Panoramic view along the road traveled by Gabriele on his Forgione bike.
Gabriele arriving in Sicily after his bike trip from Campania
Gabriele arriving in Sicily after his bike trip from Campania.

Stories like Gabriele’s remind us that a handcrafted steel bicycle is not just an object but a lifelong companion. Forgione Telai continues to build custom steel frames for those seeking passion, quality, and authentic Made in Italy craftsmanship.