Colnago C68 Rossa No. 1/90 Joāo Almeida’s Presentation Bike for La Vuelta 2025

The Colnago C68 Rossa No. 1 is a bicycle imbued with significance, provenance, and artistry. It was the very machine ridden by Joāo Almeida during the official presentation of La Vuelta 2025, held in Turin within the evocative setting of Piazzetta Reale.

Created as a numbered limited edition of just 90 pieces, the C68 Rossa commemorates a historic milestone: the first-ever departure of the Spanish Grand Tour from Italy, in August 2025.

Its presence marks not only a celebration of the race, but also a tribute to the deep and longstanding connection between Italian craftsmanship and elite cycling.

Over the past three years, Colnago has honoured its racing heritage by producing a trilogy of exclusive C68 editions—each dedicated to one of the Grand Tours:

● C68 Gioiello, Giro d’Italia (50 pieces, 2023)

● C68 Fleur-de-Lys, Tour de France (111 pieces, 2024)

● C68 Rossa, La Vuelta (90 pieces, 2025)

The Rossa distinguishes itself through its brilliant, vibrant red livery, achieved through a complex silver-leaf coating process—a finish that required more than a year of meticulous work. Entirely made in Italy, the bike captures the essence of Colnago’s artisanal excellence and its modern expression of racing prestige.

The unmistakable touch of Almeida, who presented the colors of the 2025 edition atop this very model, serves as its final hallmark.

The C68 Rossa No. 1 is the closing chapter of Colnago’s remarkable C68 trilogy—this is a rare opportunity to own the first example of a historic limited edition.