History

Giuseppe ‘Gepin’ Olmo was an icon of 1930s cycling, an athlete capable of making his mark both in sporting competitions and in the business world.

Born with an innate passion for sport, Olmo won an Olympic gold medal in 1932 in the team event and a silver medal in the road race at the 1931 World Championships, which marked the beginning of a brilliant career.

From 1933 to 1942, as a professional, he won numerous prestigious victories, right up to the historic Hour record in 1935 at the Velodromo Veronelli, where he was the first in history to break the 45 kilometre per hour wall with 45.090 km. Characterised by talent and determination, his career has been a continuous demonstration of resilience and ambition.

Not only involved in cycling, Olmo also stood out in the business world. In 1939, he founded Olmo Cicli in Celle Ligure, a factory that would become synonymous with quality and innovation in the bicycle sector.

Over the years, his entrepreneurial vision led to the creation of several companies, leading to what is now known as the Olmo Group, a landmark in the Italian industrial landscape.

The Family

Now, the Olmo family is committed to carrying on the mission that Gepin started so many years ago with the same passion and determination.

The history of the Olmo Group is deeply intertwined with the visionary genius and determination of its founder, Giuseppe Olmo, also known as ‘Gepin .

His capacity to see beyond the present, combined with endless dedication, laid the foundations of what would become a solid industrial reality recognised at every level.

Thanks to his brilliant cycling career, Olmo was able to translate the values of perseverance and innovation into business, building an empire that continues to thrive today through his direct descendants.

Today, the Olmo family is committed to carrying on with the same passion and determination the mission that Gepin started so many years ago. Its legacy is manifested not only in its entrepreneurial choices, but also in the philosophy that permeates the entire group: to constantly innovate while always maintaining a strong connection to the core values of the company.

At the helm of the Olmo Group, the family continues to preserve entrepreneurial intelligence, embracing cutting-edge production technologies, embracing continuous innovation and maintaining a constant respect towards the environment.